How far is Markham, IL from Grant Park, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Grant Park, IL is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Grant Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Grant Park.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto Vollmer Road
1 mi · 2 min · Vollmer Road
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Turn right onto Western Avenue
7.5 mi · 14 min · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West New Monee Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Monee Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Calumet Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Calumet Expressway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on County Road East 1241 North
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road East 1241 North
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Turn right onto East Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
8 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Grant Park.
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.
Western Avenue
Turn right onto Western Avenue
7.47 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Grant Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Grant Park?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Crete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Markham and 14.4 miles from Grant Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Patchy Frost then Rain Likely near Grant Park.
Stop Ideas Near Crete
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 Crete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Grant Park. Straight-line distance: 24.49 mi (39.41 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grant Park
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411400, -87.6461500 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Park (-87.64615, 41.24114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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