How far is Markham, IL from Crestwood, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Crestwood, IL is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.93 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.27 mi
6.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.27 mi
Kilometers
6.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.93 mi
Kilometers
9.54 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 10:59 AM CST
Return by in Markham
Mon, Nov 9, 11:11 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-09T10:48
Arrive Crestwood
Mon, Nov 9, 10:59 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Markham
10:00 PM CST
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
Midlothian
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
3 mi
00h 05m
To Crestwood
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 147th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 137th Street

    666 ft · 31 sec · 137th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lamon Avenue

    632 ft · 33 sec · Lamon Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Regal Drive

    96 m · 19 sec · Regal Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Royal Court

    61 m · 9 sec · Royal Court

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royal Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 38%
147th Street
2.03 mi · 34%
Cicero Avenue
1.27 mi · 21%
137th Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Lamon Avenue
0.12 mi · 2%
Regal Drive
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kedzie Avenue

Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

2.28 mi · 00h 04m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 05m from Markham
Leave By
8:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Crestwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Markham and 3 miles from Crestwood.

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

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Crestwood.

Stop Ideas Near Midlothian

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

8 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

22 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 4.27 mi (6.87 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crestwood

Crestwood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6446300, -87.7415400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Crestwood (-87.74154, 41.64463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $5.12 $1.07 $2.15
Premium $5.68 $1.19 $2.38
Diesel $6.52 $1.37 $2.74

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Crestwood. The current time is 10:48:29.

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.