How far is Markham, IL from North Lawndale, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to North Lawndale, IL is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.46 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.44 mi
29.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.46 mi
Kilometers
34.54 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Lawndale
Sat, Nov 7, 11:33 AM CST
Return by in Markham
Sat, Nov 7, 12:09 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-07T10:57
Arrive North Lawndale
Sat, Nov 7, 11:33 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Markham
10:00 PM CST
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
Hometown
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Markham
10.7 mi
00h 18m
To North Lawndale
10.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and North Lawndale.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue

    2708 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Cermak Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Cermak Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2690 ft · 1 min · South Pulaski Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 16th Street

    1825 ft · 58 sec · West 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    121 m · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 54%
Tri-State Tollway
2.9 mi · 13%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 11%
Cicero Avenue
1.24 mi · 6%
West Cermak Road
1.01 mi · 5%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Cicero Avenue

Continue on South Cicero Avenue

11.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hometown
00h 18m from Markham
Leave By
7:18 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near North Lawndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to North Lawndale?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Hometown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Markham and 10.7 miles from North Lawndale.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hometown

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

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

RAIL

Summit

9 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

15 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

18 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and North Lawndale. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 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 North Lawndale

North Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8600300, -87.7183900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: North Lawndale (-87.71839, 41.86003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.93
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $3.47 $6.93
Mid-grade $5.19 $3.94 $7.88
Premium $5.75 $4.37 $8.74
Diesel $6.56 $4.99 $9.97

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and North Lawndale. The current time is 10:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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