How far is Markham, IL from Mazon, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Mazon, IL is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.41 mi
01h 04m
Flight
44.74 mi
72.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.74 mi
Kilometers
72.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.96 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mazon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Mazon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Rockdale
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
26.7 mi
00h 32m
To Mazon
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.7 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Yorkville, Morris

    1626 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Division Street

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Division Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Street

    131 m · 8 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    43 m · 6 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
42.2 mi · 79%
Division Street
10.2 mi · 19%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
IL 47
0.31 mi · 1%
East Street
0.08 mi
North Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

41.7 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 32m from Markham
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Mazon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Markham and 26.7 miles from Mazon.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Mazon.

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

4 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

38 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Plano

39 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Mazon. Straight-line distance: 44.74 mi (72.01 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mazon

Village in the United States

Population1,860
Coordinates41.2414200, -88.4195100
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Mazon (-88.41951, 41.24142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Mazon. The current time is 05:18:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.