How far is Markham, IL from Forest Park, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Forest Park, IL is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Forest Park.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
13 mi · 22 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
97 m · 8 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
811 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward IL 43: Harlem Avenue
1411 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South Harlem Avenue
2179 ft · 1 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2436 ft · 51 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Forest Park.
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.
South Cicero Avenue
Continue on South Cicero Avenue
13 mi · 00h 22m
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 Rain Showers near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Hometown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Markham and 12.5 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Rain Showers near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hometown
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 Hometown.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 20.68 mi (33.28 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 13,534 |
| Coordinates | 41.8794800, -87.8136700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Park (-87.81367, 41.87948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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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