How far is Markham, IL from Lincoln Square, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Lincoln Square, IL is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Lincoln Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Lincoln Square.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2627 ft · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
2747 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Foster Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · West Foster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Foster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Lincoln Square.
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 57 North
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Markham and Sunny near Lincoln Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Lincoln Square?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Markham and 15.3 miles from Lincoln Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Markham and Sunny near Lincoln Square.
Stop Ideas Near South Chicago
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 South Chicago.
Hammond–Whiting station
Chicago Union Station
Homewood
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Lincoln Square. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.5 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9758700, -87.6892200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Square (-87.68922, 41.97587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.52 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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