How far is Markham, IL from Wilmington, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Wilmington, IL is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
38.78 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.63 mi
49.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.78 mi
Kilometers
62.41 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Tue, May 12, 7:10 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Tue, May 12, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Wilmington
Tue, May 12, 7:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Peotone
IL

City in United States of America

From Markham
19.4 mi
00h 25m
To Wilmington
19.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Wilmington.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1640 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington

    1630 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Wilmington Road

    12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    2781 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Baltimore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
17.7 mi · 46%
West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 31%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 10%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 7%
South Chicago Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

17.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peotone
00h 25m from Markham
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Markham and 19.4 miles from Wilmington.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Peotone

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

29 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 30.63 mi (49.29 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population5,597
Coordinates41.3078100, -88.1467200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Wilmington (-88.14672, 41.30781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.83 $11.65
Premium $4.65 $6.38 $12.75
Diesel $5.30 $7.27 $14.53

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Wilmington. The current time is 18:19:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.