How far is Markham, IL from Spring Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.43 mi
01h 42m
Flight
80.07 mi
128.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.07 mi
Kilometers
128.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.09 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 2:48 PM CST
Return by in Markham
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-10T13:05
Arrive Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 2:48 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CST
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
Morris
IL

City in Illinois

From Markham
43.1 mi
00h 51m
To Spring Valley
43.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Spring Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Spring Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa

    1945 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Joliet Street

    803 ft · 18 sec · Joliet Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    3183 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 5th Street

    1974 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 2725th Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North 2725th Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Spalding Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Spring Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
76.1 mi · 88%
North 2725th Road
2.82 mi · 3%
I 39 South
2.54 mi · 3%
4th Street
1.78 mi · 2%
3rd Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 51m from Markham
Leave By
3:06 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Markham and 43.3 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

29 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

35 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

52 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 80.07 mi (128.86 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 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3275400, -89.1998100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Spring Valley (-89.19981, 41.32754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $5.09 $15.52 $31.04
Premium $5.65 $17.24 $34.47
Diesel $6.51 $19.84 $39.69

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Spring Valley. The current time is 13:05:44.

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.