How far is Markham, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Naperville, IL is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.86 mi
43.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.86 mi
Kilometers
43.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40 mi
Kilometers
64.37 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sat, May 2, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sat, May 2, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-02T10:53
Arrive Naperville
Sat, May 2, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Markham
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lockport
IL

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Markham
20 mi
00h 22m
To Naperville
20 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 48%
I 80 West
14.1 mi · 35%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 13%
I 355 Toll North
0.69 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
US 34
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 22m from Markham
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Markham and 20 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Markham and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

7 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.23 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Naperville. The current time is 10:53:57.

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.