How far is Markham, IL from Winfield, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Winfield, IL is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
42.13 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.34 mi
48.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.13 mi
Kilometers
67.8 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From Markham
21.1 mi
00h 29m
To Winfield
21.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

    160 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Winfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 48%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12.7 mi · 30%
Winfield Road
4.27 mi · 10%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 5%
I 88 West Toll
1.55 mi · 4%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 29m from Markham
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Markham and 21.1 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.83 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Winfield

Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population9,579
Coordinates41.8617000, -88.1609000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Winfield (-88.1609, 41.8617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.90
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.95 $13.90
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.89 $15.77
Premium $5.84 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.57 $9.79 $19.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Winfield. The current time is 16:22:16.

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.