How far is Markham, IL from Gages Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Gages Lake, IL is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Gages Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Gages Lake.
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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
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
37.2 mi · 45 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 West: Belvidere Road
1994 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Hunt Club Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hunt Club Road
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Turn left onto West Gages Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Gages Lake Road
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Turn left onto North Mill Road
114 m · 14 sec · North Mill Road
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Turn right onto West Kewaunee Drive
550 ft · 24 sec · West Kewaunee Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kewaunee Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Gages Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
37.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Gages Lake?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Markham and 32.9 miles from Gages Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Schiller 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 Schiller Park.
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La Grange Road
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Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Gages Lake. Straight-line distance: 54.42 mi (87.58 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gages Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 10,198 |
| Coordinates | 42.3516900, -87.9825800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gages Lake (-87.98258, 42.35169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.74 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
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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