How far is Markham, IL from Belmont Cragin, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Belmont Cragin, IL is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Belmont Cragin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Belmont Cragin.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
15.9 mi · 29 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Diversey Avenue
659 ft · 21 sec · West Diversey Avenue
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Turn right onto North Major Avenue
50 m · 9 sec · North Major Avenue
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Turn right
1 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Belmont Cragin.
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.
South Cicero Avenue
Continue on South Cicero Avenue
15.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Belmont Cragin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Belmont Cragin?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 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?
Hometown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Markham and 13 miles from Belmont Cragin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Belmont Cragin.
Stop Ideas Near Hometown
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 Hometown.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Belmont Cragin. Straight-line distance: 23.67 mi (38.09 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317000, -87.7686700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belmont Cragin (-87.76867, 41.9317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
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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