How far is Markham, IL from Chatham, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Chatham, IL is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Chatham.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2627 ft · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
2747 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 87th Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Street
730 ft · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East 87th Street
2636 ft · 1 min · East 87th Street
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Turn left onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1333 ft · 39 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto East 85th Street
668 ft · 35 sec · East 85th Street
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Turn left
107 m · 26 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 Chatham.
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 North
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Chatham?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Calumet Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Markham and 6.8 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet Park
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 Calumet Park.
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 11.04 mi (17.77 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7411500, -87.6125500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-87.61255, 41.74115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.56 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
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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