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

The driving distance from Markham, IL to University Park, IL is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.86 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.43 mi
16.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.43 mi
Kilometers
16.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.86 mi
Kilometers
20.7 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University Park
Fri, Nov 6, 1:17 PM CST
Return by in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 1:41 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-06T12:52
Arrive University Park
Fri, Nov 6, 1:17 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Markham
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matteson
IL

Village in United States of America

From Markham
6.4 mi
00h 12m
To University Park
6.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Governors Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Governors Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crawford Avenue

    568 ft · 21 sec · Crawford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Governors Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Governors Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stuenkel Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Stuenkel Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · University Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Burnham Drive

    1619 ft · 1 min · Burnham Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sandra Drive

    74 m · 16 sec · Sandra Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and University 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Highway
5.78 mi · 45%
Kedzie Avenue
3.97 mi · 31%
University Parkway
1.79 mi · 14%
Stuenkel Road
0.81 mi · 6%
Burnham Drive
0.31 mi · 2%
Crawford Avenue
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kedzie Avenue

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

3.97 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matteson
00h 12m from Markham
Leave By
7:42 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers near University Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Matteson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Markham and 6.5 miles from University Park.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Chance Rain Showers near University Park.

Stop Ideas Near Matteson

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

7 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

27 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and University Park. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.78 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 University Park

Village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population0
Coordinates41.4429800, -87.6836000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: University Park (-87.6836, 41.44298)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $5.24 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $5.79 $2.61 $5.21
Diesel $6.59 $2.97 $5.93

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and University Park. The current time is 12:52:43.

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.