How far is Markham, IL from Itasca, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Itasca, IL is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.28 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.88 mi
49.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.28 mi
Kilometers
58.38 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Itasca
Thu, Oct 15, 5:15 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Itasca
Thu, Oct 15, 5:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Markham
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Itasca
18.1 mi
00h 26m

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
63°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 Itasca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

    636 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Wood Dale Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Wood Dale Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Irving Park Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Irving Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    1188 ft · 37 sec · North Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Division Street

    1620 ft · 45 sec · East Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 63%
South Wood Dale Road
2.44 mi · 7%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 6%
US 20 West
2.23 mi · 6%
Saint Charles Road West
2.21 mi · 6%
Irving Park Road
1.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 26m from Markham
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Markham and 18.1 miles from Itasca.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.7 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Itasca

Village in Illinois, U.

Population9,758
Coordinates41.9750300, -88.0072900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Itasca (-88.00729, 41.97503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.94
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.97 $11.94
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $5.84 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $6.57 $8.41 $16.82

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 Itasca. The current time is 16:22:05.

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.