How far is Markham, IL from Lemont, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Lemont, IL is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Lemont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Lemont.
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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
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 127th Street
1442 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 127th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 127th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto East Illinois Street
154 m · 19 sec · East Illinois Street
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Turn left onto Lemont Street
58 m · 14 sec · Lemont Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
139 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West New Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Lemont.
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.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain leaving Markham and Rain Showers near Lemont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Lemont?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Mokena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Markham and 13.2 miles from Lemont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Rain Showers near Lemont.
Stop Ideas Near Mokena
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 Mokena.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Summit
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Lemont. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemont
Historic village in the U.
| Population | 17,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.6736400, -88.0017300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemont (-88.00173, 41.67364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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