How far is Markham, IL from Garfield, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Garfield, IL is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
92.6 mi
02h 02m
Flight
74.28 mi
119.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.6 mi
Kilometers
149.03 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Garfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Godley
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
46.2 mi
01h 01m
To Garfield
46.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee

    1932 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 3200 North Road

    9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road

  9. 9

    Continue on E 3200 N Road

    3 mi · 5 min · E 3200 N Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3000 North Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3000 N Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East 3000 North Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · East 3000 North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 9th Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway 44

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway 44

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 1050th Road

    1753 ft · 1 min · North 1050th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 1075th Road

    1440 ft · 1 min · East 1075th Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
33.3 mi · 36%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 31%
East 3200 North Road
9.89 mi · 11%
East 3000 North Road
8.22 mi · 9%
East 3000 N Road
5.74 mi · 6%
E 3200 N Road
2.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godley
01h 01m from Markham
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Garfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Markham and 46.4 miles from Garfield.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Garfield.

Stop Ideas Near Godley

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

34 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

35 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

52 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Garfield. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.54 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 Garfield

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,483
Coordinates41.0850300, -88.9561900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Garfield (-88.95619, 41.08503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Garfield. The current time is 06:43:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.