How far is Markham, IL from Summit, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Summit, IL is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Summit.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
2049 ft · 50 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 North
943 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 63rd Street
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Archer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Archer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Summit.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
8.39 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain leaving Markham and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Summit?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Worth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Markham and 9.1 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain around Markham and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Worth
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 Worth.
Summit
La Grange Road
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Summit. Straight-line distance: 14.7 mi (23.65 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
Summit is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -87.8103300 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-87.81033, 41.78809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.48 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $3.26 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
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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