How far is Markham, IL from Alsip, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Alsip, IL is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Alsip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Alsip.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
1222 ft · 25 sec · Cicero Avenue
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Turn right onto West 123rd Street
18 m · 2 sec · West 123rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 123rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Alsip.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alsip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Alsip?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Markham and 3.5 miles from Alsip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alsip.
Stop Ideas Near Robbins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbins.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Alsip. Straight-line distance: 5.67 mi (9.13 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alsip
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.6689200, -87.7386600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alsip (-87.73866, 41.66892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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