How far is Markham, IL from Frankfort, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Frankfort, IL is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Frankfort.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: La Grange Road
2344 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto South La Grange Road
833 ft · 16 sec · South La Grange Road
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Continue on South La Grange Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Old Frankfort Way
1104 ft · 32 sec · Old Frankfort Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North White Street
1754 ft · 53 sec · North White Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Nebraska Street
63 m · 8 sec · East Nebraska Street
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Turn right onto Center Road
853 ft · 25 sec · Center Road
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Frankfort.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
8.08 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Markham and 7 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park
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 Tinley Park.
Homewood
Dyer station
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankfort
Frankfort is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4958700, -87.8486600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-87.84866, 41.49587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.56 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
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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