How far is Markham, IL from West Town, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to West Town, IL is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and West Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and West Town.
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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 · 52 sec · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 159th Street
2883 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, I-294 North
2747 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.4 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
636 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
741 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Van Buren Street
64 m · 10 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Damen Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Superior Street
667 ft · 31 sec · West Superior Street
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Turn right onto North Wolcott Avenue
154 m · 24 sec · North Wolcott Avenue
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and West Town.
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.
I 57 North
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny leaving Markham and Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny near West Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to West Town?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
South Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Markham and 13 miles from West Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny near West Town.
Stop Ideas Near South Chicago
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 South Chicago.
Hammond–Whiting station
Chicago Union Station
Homewood
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and West Town. Straight-line distance: 20.77 mi (33.42 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Town
West Town is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8938100, -87.6749300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Town (-87.67493, 41.89381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.56 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
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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