How far is Markham, IL from Schiller Park, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Schiller Park, IL is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.62 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.62 mi
42.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.62 mi
Kilometers
42.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.93 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schiller Park
Thu, Oct 15, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Schiller Park
Thu, Oct 15, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Markham
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To Schiller Park
18.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Schiller Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Schiller Park.

  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

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Balmoral Avenue

    1404 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Balmoral Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 294 South

    1701 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1809 ft · 28 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, O'Hare Oasis

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 South Toll, IL 19 East: Indiana, Irving Park Road

    698 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 19 East: Irving Park Road

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Irving Park Road

    2606 ft · 1 min · Irving Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    42 m · 9 sec · 25th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Schiller Park.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 85%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 6%
IL 19
0.73 mi · 2%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 2%
Irving Park Road
0.49 mi · 1%
West 147th Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 25m from Markham
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Rain Showers near Schiller Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Schiller Park?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Markham and 18.3 miles from Schiller Park.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Rain Showers near Schiller Park.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Schiller Park. Straight-line distance: 26.62 mi (42.84 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Schiller Park

#2 Schiller Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population11,264
Coordinates41.9558600, -87.8709000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Schiller Park (-87.8709, 41.95586)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.83 $13.65
Premium $5.84 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.57 $8.48 $16.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Schiller Park. The current time is 15:21:18.

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.