How far is Markham, IL from Franklin Park, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Franklin Park, IL is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
33.07 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.07 mi
Kilometers
53.22 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Park
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Franklin Park
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Willow Springs
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Franklin Park
16.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Franklin Park.

  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 right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    160 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3183 ft · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North 25th Avenue

    871 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South 25th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 67%
South 25th Avenue
4.48 mi · 14%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 7%
Eisenhower Expressway
2.14 mi · 6%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
0.6 mi · 2%
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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Springs
00h 23m from Markham
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Franklin Park?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Markham and 16.5 miles from Franklin Park.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Mostly Cloudy near Franklin Park.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

24 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Franklin Park

#2 Franklin Park

Village in Illinois

Population17,402
Coordinates41.9353100, -87.8656200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Franklin Park (-87.86562, 41.93531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $5.46
Round trip
$10.92
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.46 $10.92
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.19 $12.38
Premium $5.84 $6.83 $13.66
Diesel $6.57 $7.69 $15.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Franklin Park. The current time is 15:21:18.

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.