How far is Markham, IL from Lakewood, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Lakewood.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 West: Mattoon
2489 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
2.9 mi · 6 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
1164 ft · 24 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Continue on Route 16
1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 16
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Continue on Marshall Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on 2900 East
10.2 mi · 15 min · 2900 East
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Continue on East Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on 1300 N
1.8 mi · 3 min · 1300 N
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Continue on 1300 E
5.5 mi · 10 min · 1300 E
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Turn right onto 750 North
2 mi · 5 min · 750 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 750 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight right
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Markham and 98.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Rantoul
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 Rantoul.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 169.05 mi (272.06 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.3250400, -88.8995200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-88.89952, 39.32504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
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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