How far is Markham, IL from Farmington, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Farmington, IL is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.84 mi
01h 20m
Flight
40.17 mi
64.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.17 mi
Kilometers
64.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.84 mi
Kilometers
83.43 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Nov 6, 6:11 PM CST
Return by in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 7:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-06T16:51
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Nov 6, 6:11 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CST
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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Markham
25.8 mi
00h 40m
To Farmington
26 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
46°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

    636 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greenbrook Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Stearns Road

    7.6 mi · 14 min · East Stearns Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Red Gate Road

    3249 ft · 1 min · Red Gate Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1903 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bluff Drive

    81 m · 14 sec · Bluff Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Meadow Drive

    119 m · 22 sec · Meadow Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highview Court

    134 m · 19 sec · Highview Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highview Court

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 44%
East Stearns Road
9.26 mi · 18%
Lake Street
5.86 mi · 11%
US 20 West
5.39 mi · 10%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 4%
Saint Charles Road West
2.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 40m from Markham
Leave By
3:48 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Partly Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Markham and 26 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.43 one way or $16.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Partly Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 40.17 mi (64.64 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 Farmington

Farmington is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9447500, -88.3159100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Farmington (-88.31591, 41.94475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $8.43
Round trip
$16.86
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $8.43 $16.86
Mid-grade $5.24 $9.59 $19.18
Premium $5.79 $10.60 $21.21
Diesel $6.59 $12.06 $24.13

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Farmington. The current time is 16:51:05.

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.