How far is Markham, IL from Channahon, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Channahon, IL is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.86 mi
48.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.86 mi
Kilometers
48.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34 mi
Kilometers
54.71 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Channahon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Channahon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Markham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Lenox
IL

Village in Illinois

From Markham
17 mi
00h 22m
To Channahon
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Channahon.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Joliet, Morris

    1439 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Eames Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Eames Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Eames Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 84%
West Eames Street
2.46 mi · 7%
I 55 South
2.27 mi · 7%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 2%
US 6
0.27 mi · 1%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lenox
00h 22m from Markham
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Markham and Rain Showers near Channahon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Channahon?

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Markham and 17 miles from Channahon.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Rain Showers near Channahon.

Stop Ideas Near New Lenox

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Lenox, 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 New Lenox.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

10 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

25 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

33 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

34 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Channahon. Straight-line distance: 29.86 mi (48.06 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Channahon

#2 Channahon

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,409
Coordinates41.4294800, -88.2286700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Channahon (-88.22867, 41.42948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $5.84 $7.00 $14.01
Diesel $6.57 $7.89 $15.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Channahon. The current time is 13:28:13.

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.