How far is Markham, IL from Bourbonnais, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Bourbonnais, IL is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Bourbonnais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Bourbonnais.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2049 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bourbonnais Parkway
82 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Bourbonnais Parkway
2017 ft · 48 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
1150 ft · 29 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive
1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olde Oak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Bourbonnais.
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.
I 57 South
Merge slight right
25.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbonnais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Bourbonnais?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Markham and 17.2 miles from Bourbonnais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbonnais.
Stop Ideas Near Peotone
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 Peotone.
Kankakee
Homewood
Dyer station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.49 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bourbonnais
Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 19,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.1537600, -87.8875400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.67 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
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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