How far is Markham, IL from Malta, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Malta, IL is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Malta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Malta.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
24.4 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
22.3 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Annie Glidden Road
2299 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on South Annie Glidden Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Annie Glidden Road
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2139 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Adams Street
21 m · 3 sec · Adams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Malta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
24.4 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Malta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Malta?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Markham and 39.5 miles from Malta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Malta.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenville
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 Warrenville.
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La Grange Road
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Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Malta. Straight-line distance: 64.43 mi (103.69 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malta
Village in Illinois, US
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 41.9297500, -88.8609200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malta (-88.86092, 41.92975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.82 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
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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