How far is Markham, IL from Peotone, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Peotone, IL is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Peotone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Peotone.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington
1630 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto West Wilmington Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Wilmington Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2514 ft · 54 sec · South Governors Highway
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Continue on South Harlem Avenue
851 ft · 20 sec · South Harlem Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Harlem Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Peotone.
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.
I 57 South
Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Peotone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Peotone?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Monee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Markham and 11.7 miles from Peotone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Peotone.
Stop Ideas Near Monee
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 Monee.
Homewood
Dyer station
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Peotone. Straight-line distance: 18.66 mi (30.03 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peotone
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,100 |
| Coordinates | 41.3322600, -87.7853200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peotone (-87.78532, 41.33226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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