How far is Markham, IL from Sauk Village, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Sauk Village, IL is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Sauk Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Sauk Village.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2627 ft · 54 sec · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 159th Street
2384 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana
2945 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, IL 394 South: Chicago, Danville
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 394 South: Danville
3040 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Calumet Expressway
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Turn left onto East Sauk Trail
2794 ft · 1 min · East Sauk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sauk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Sauk Village.
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.
Calumet Expressway
Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
5.86 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sauk Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Sauk Village?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Markham and 7.1 miles from Sauk Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sauk Village.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Sauk Village. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.79 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sauk Village
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,120 |
| Coordinates | 41.4883700, -87.5675400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sauk Village (-87.56754, 41.48837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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