How far is Markham, IL from Lincolnwood, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Lincolnwood, IL is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
33.69 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.45 mi
45.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.69 mi
Kilometers
54.22 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincolnwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Lincolnwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Chicago
IL

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

From Markham
16.8 mi
00h 25m
To Lincolnwood
16.8 mi
00h 25m

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
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Lincolnwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2627 ft · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 159th Street

    2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North

    2747 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Pulaski Road, Irving Park Road

    1228 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    2292 ft · 48 sec · Crawford Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    157 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Pratt Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
10.6 mi · 31%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.9 mi · 23%
Kennedy Expressway
6.96 mi · 21%
Dan Ryan Expressway
3.33 mi · 10%
North Pulaski Road
3.09 mi · 9%
West 159th Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago
00h 25m from Markham
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Markham and 16.8 miles from Lincolnwood.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chicago

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chicago, 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 Chicago.

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

3 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

21 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Lincolnwood. Straight-line distance: 28.45 mi (45.78 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $5.55
Round trip
$11.10
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.55 $11.10
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.30 $12.59
Premium $5.84 $6.95 $13.89
Diesel $6.57 $7.82 $15.64

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 Lincolnwood. The current time is 14:18:42.

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.