How far is Markham, IL from North Barrington, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to North Barrington, IL is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and North Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and North Barrington.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 22
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Eton Drive
1238 ft · 56 sec · Eton Drive
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Turn right onto Woodland Drive
18 m · 3 sec · Woodland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and North Barrington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 North Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to North Barrington?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Markham and 28.9 miles from North Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near North Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and North Barrington. Straight-line distance: 48.23 mi (77.62 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Barrington
Village in the United States
| Population | 2,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.2078000, -88.1406300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Barrington (-88.14063, 42.2078)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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