How far is Markham, IL from Diamond, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Diamond, IL is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
45.02 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.72 mi
57.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.02 mi
Kilometers
72.45 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diamond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T06:39
Arrive Diamond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Joliet
IL

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Markham
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Diamond
22.6 mi
00h 28m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Diamond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee

    1649 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Coal City Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Coal City Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Division Street

    1329 ft · 29 sec · East Division Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 63%
I 55 South
14.8 mi · 33%
West Coal City Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
IL 113
0.31 mi · 1%
East Division Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joliet
00h 28m from Markham
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Diamond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Markham and 22.6 miles from Diamond.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Joliet

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

35 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Diamond. Straight-line distance: 35.72 mi (57.49 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Diamond

#2 Diamond

Village in Illinois, USA

Population2,484
Coordinates41.2886400, -88.2517300
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Diamond (-88.25173, 41.28864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 Diamond. The current time is 06:39:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.