How far is Markham, IL from Boulder Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Boulder Hill, IL is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Boulder Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Boulder Hill.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
1762 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
9.9 mi · 17 min · 75th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Briarcliff Road
95 m · 19 sec · Briarcliff Road
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Turn left onto Fernwood Road
92 m · 15 sec · Fernwood Road
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Turn right onto Greenbriar Road
1618 ft · 1 min · Greenbriar Road
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Turn left onto Circle Drive East
1261 ft · 56 sec · Circle Drive East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Boulder Hill.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 Boulder Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Boulder Hill?
The road trip is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Markham and 24 miles from Boulder Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Boulder Hill. Straight-line distance: 34.12 mi (54.91 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boulder Hill
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,108 |
| Coordinates | 41.7125300, -88.3361800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boulder Hill (-88.33618, 41.71253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.50 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
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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