How far is Markham, IL from Albany Park, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Albany Park, IL is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.4 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.93 mi
41.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.93 mi
Kilometers
41.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.4 mi
Kilometers
50.53 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:11 PM CST
Return by in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 9:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-06T20:25
Arrive Albany Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:11 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Chicago
IL

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

From Markham
15.7 mi
00h 23m
To Albany Park
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Albany Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Albany Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2627 ft · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 159th Street

    2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North

    2747 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Pulaski Road, Irving Park Road

    1228 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue

    1262 ft · 25 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Albany Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
10.6 mi · 34%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 25%
Kennedy Expressway
6.96 mi · 22%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 11%
North Pulaski Road
1.09 mi · 3%
West 159th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Chicago
00h 23m from Markham
Leave By
4:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Chance Rain near Albany Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Albany Park?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Markham and 15.7 miles from Albany Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Chance Rain near Albany Park.

Stop Ideas Near South Chicago

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Chicago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Chicago.

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Hammond–Whiting station

6 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

22 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Albany Park. Straight-line distance: 25.93 mi (41.73 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Albany Park

Albany Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9683600, -87.7233900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Albany Park (-87.72339, 41.96836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $5.24 $5.82 $11.63
Premium $5.79 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $6.59 $7.32 $14.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Albany Park. The current time is 20:25:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.