How far is Markham, IL from Mundelein, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Mundelein, IL is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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 Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Mundelein.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Mundelein.
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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
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
26.3 mi · 33 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 22: Half Day Road
1716 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road
2302 ft · 48 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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Continue on East US Highway 45
3.9 mi · 6 min · East US Highway 45
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Turn right onto South Lake Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Mundelein.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
26.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mundelein.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Mundelein?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Markham and 29.6 miles from Mundelein.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mundelein.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Mundelein. Straight-line distance: 48.91 mi (78.71 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mundelein
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 30,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.2630800, -88.0039700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mundelein (-88.00397, 42.26308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
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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