How far is Markham, IL from Countryside, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Countryside, IL is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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 Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Countryside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Countryside.
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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
14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Wolf Road
674 ft · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Road
1122 ft · 26 sec · Wolf Road
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Turn right onto Joliet Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Joliet Road
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Turn left onto South Brainard Avenue
3095 ft · 1 min · South Brainard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Brainard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Countryside.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Countryside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Countryside?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Markham and 9.9 miles from Countryside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Countryside.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge
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 Chicago Ridge.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Countryside. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Countryside
Geographic area that is located outside towns and cities
| Population | 5,862 |
| Coordinates | 41.7828100, -87.8781100 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Countryside (-87.87811, 41.78281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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