How far is Markham, IL from Machesney Park, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Machesney Park, IL is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
106.05 mi
02h 08m
Flight
86.48 mi
139.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.05 mi
Kilometers
170.67 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Machesney Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Machesney Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Markham
52.9 mi
01h 04m
To Machesney Park
53.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Machesney Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward East Riverside Boulevard

    2080 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Riverside Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Perryville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Perryville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Perryville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harlem Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Alpine Road

    2676 ft · 1 min · North Alpine Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    2753 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
64.6 mi · 61%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 29%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 2%
North Perryville Road
1.52 mi · 1%
East Riverside Boulevard
1.38 mi · 1%
Harlem Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
01h 04m from Markham
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Markham and Rain Showers near Machesney Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Machesney Park?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Markham and 53.1 miles from Machesney Park.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Rain Showers near Machesney Park.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Machesney Park. Straight-line distance: 86.48 mi (139.18 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Machesney Park

#2 Machesney Park

Village in the U.

Population22,678
Coordinates42.3472400, -89.0390000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Machesney Park (-89.039, 42.34724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $17.45
Round trip
$34.89
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.45 $34.89
Mid-grade $5.29 $19.79 $39.58
Premium $5.84 $21.83 $43.66
Diesel $6.57 $24.58 $49.15

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 Machesney Park. The current time is 13:22:33.

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.