How far is Markham, IL from Cortland, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Cortland, IL is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Cortland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Cortland.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
24.4 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
19.5 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peace Road
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto South Somonauk Road
2410 ft · 50 sec · South Somonauk Road
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · East Chestnut Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chestnut Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Cortland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
24.4 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Cortland?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Naperville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Markham and 36.7 miles from Cortland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.
Stop Ideas Near Naperville
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 Naperville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 55.97 mi (90.08 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cortland
Township in DeKalb County, Illinois
| Population | 4,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.9200300, -88.6887000 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortland (-88.6887, 41.92003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $13.65 | $27.31 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
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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