How far is Markham, IL from La Grange, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to La Grange, IL is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and La Grange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and La Grange.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.7 mi · 17 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road North
1389 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
3 mi · 6 min · La Grange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and La Grange.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Partly Sunny near La Grange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to La Grange?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Chicago Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Markham and 10.7 miles from La Grange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Partly Sunny near La Grange.
Stop Ideas Near Chicago Ridge
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 Chicago Ridge.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 17.16 mi (27.61 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grange
La Grange is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8050300, -87.8692300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-87.86923, 41.80503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.64 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
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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