How far is Markham, IL from Gilberts, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Gilberts, IL is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.46 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.58 mi
79.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.58 mi
Kilometers
79.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.46 mi
Kilometers
103.74 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilberts
Thu, Oct 15, 3:49 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Gilberts
Thu, Oct 15, 3:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Schiller Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Markham
32.2 mi
00h 40m
To Gilberts
32.2 mi
00h 40m

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
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport

    78 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Randall Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Randall Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Higgins Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Higgins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Higgins Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Higgins Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 48%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
25 mi · 39%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 4%
Randall Road
1.81 mi · 3%
Higgins Road
1.26 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll West
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

24.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schiller Park
00h 40m from Markham
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 32.2 miles from Markham and 32.2 miles from Gilberts.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.59 one way or $21.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilberts.

Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Gilberts. Straight-line distance: 49.58 mi (79.79 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Gilberts

#2 Gilberts

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,071
Coordinates42.1033600, -88.3728600
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Gilberts (-88.37286, 42.10336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $10.59
Round trip
$21.18
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.59 $21.18
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.01 $24.03
Premium $5.84 $13.25 $26.50
Diesel $6.57 $14.92 $29.83

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 Gilberts. The current time is 14:27:51.

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.