How far is Markham, IL from Oak Park, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Oak Park, IL is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Oak Park.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 North: Cicero Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue
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Continue on South Cicero Avenue
13.6 mi · 23 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Madison Street
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Turn right onto North Austin Boulevard
713 ft · 28 sec · North Austin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
2681 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Ridgeland Avenue
1210 ft · 35 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Oak Park.
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.
South Cicero Avenue
Continue on South Cicero Avenue
13.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Markham and Rain Showers near Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 12 miles from Markham and 12 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Rain Showers near Oak Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hometown
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 Hometown.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 51,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.8850300, -87.7845000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-87.7845, 41.88503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
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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