How far is Markham, IL from Indian Head Park, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Indian Head Park, IL is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.57 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.24 mi
26.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.24 mi
Kilometers
26.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.57 mi
Kilometers
29.89 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Head Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T20:16
Arrive Indian Head Park
Thu, Oct 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Markham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Worth
IL

Village in United States of America

From Markham
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Indian Head Park
9.3 mi
00h 13m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Indian Head 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

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

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

    137 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Wolf Road

    674 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Road

    2319 ft · 59 sec · Wolf Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Eastgate Road

    73 m · 10 sec · Eastgate Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Blackhawk Trail

    1296 ft · 57 sec · Blackhawk Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Blackhawk Trail

    6 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackhawk Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Indian Head 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 77%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 12%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 3%
Wolf Road
0.57 mi · 3%
West 147th Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Blackhawk Trail
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worth
00h 13m from Markham
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Head Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Indian Head Park?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Markham and 9.3 miles from Indian Head Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Head Park.

Stop Ideas Near Worth

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

15 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

18 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

24 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Indian Head Park. Straight-line distance: 16.24 mi (26.13 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Indian Head Park

Village in United States of America

Population3,680
Coordinates41.7703100, -87.9022800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Indian Head Park (-87.90228, 41.77031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.16
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.08 $6.16
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.49 $6.99
Premium $5.84 $3.85 $7.70
Diesel $6.57 $4.34 $8.67

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 Indian Head Park. The current time is 20:16:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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