How far is Mokena, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Mokena, IL to Markham, IL is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.29 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.29 mi
Kilometers
21.39 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Mokena
Thu, Oct 15, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mokena
2026-10-15T13:20
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mokena
10:00 PM CDT
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
Tinley Park
IL

Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Mokena
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To Markham
6.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wolf Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolf Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 191st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · 191st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South La Grange Road

    1950 ft · 42 sec · South La Grange Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
8.81 mi · 66%
191st Street
2.03 mi · 15%
Wolf Road
1.12 mi · 8%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 8%
South La Grange Road
0.37 mi · 3%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

8.2 mi · 00h 10m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinley Park
00h 09m from Mokena
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mokena and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Tinley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Mokena and 6.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tinley Park

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

10 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

24 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mokena and Markham. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).

Mokena

#1 Mokena

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population20,050
Coordinates41.5261400, -87.8892200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Wolf Road (-87.889244, 41.52614)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
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
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.39
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.19 $4.39
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.49 $4.97
Premium $5.84 $2.74 $5.49
Diesel $6.57 $3.09 $6.18

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 Mokena and Markham. The current time is 13:20:10.

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.