How far is Markham, IL from Chicago Lawn, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Chicago Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Chicago Lawn.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
12.3 mi · 23 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West Marquette Road
2003 ft · 1 min · West Marquette Road
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Turn left onto South Francisco Avenue
1329 ft · 1 min · South Francisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
52 m · 13 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn left
44 m · 11 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 Chicago Lawn.
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.
Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
12.3 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Chicago Lawn?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Merrionette Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Markham and 6.5 miles from Chicago Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Stop Ideas Near Merrionette 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 Merrionette Park.
Homewood
Summit
Hammond–Whiting station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Chicago Lawn. Straight-line distance: 12.53 mi (20.17 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago Lawn
Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7750300, -87.6964400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chicago Lawn (-87.69644, 41.77503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
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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