How far is Markham, IL from Davis Junction, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Davis Junction, IL is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.44 mi
02h 03m
Flight
80.08 mi
128.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.08 mi
Kilometers
128.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.44 mi
Kilometers
164.86 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T08:10
Arrive Davis Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sugar Grove
IL

City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
51.1 mi
01h 01m
To Davis Junction
51.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Davis Junction.

  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 right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    24.4 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron

    2120 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Union Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
59.3 mi · 58%
Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 20%
I 39 North
13.9 mi · 14%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 2%
I 88 West Toll
1.55 mi · 2%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
01h 01m from Markham
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Partly Sunny near Davis Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Davis Junction?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Markham and 51.3 miles from Davis Junction.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Partly Sunny near Davis Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

RAIL

Plano

14 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

40 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

48 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Davis Junction. Straight-line distance: 80.08 mi (128.87 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Davis Junction

#2 Davis Junction

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,344
Coordinates42.1016900, -89.0931600
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Davis Junction (-89.09316, 42.10169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Davis Junction. The current time is 08:10:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.