How far is Morton Grove, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Morton Grove, IL to Markham, IL is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
43.91 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.21 mi
50.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.21 mi
Kilometers
50.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.91 mi
Kilometers
70.67 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in Morton Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morton Grove
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morton Grove
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
Chicago
IL

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

From Morton Grove
19 mi
00h 26m
To Markham
24.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°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 Morton Grove and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Fernald Avenue

    35 m · 9 sec · Fernald Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Dempster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Dempster Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Chicago

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Edens Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 147th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 20%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 18%
I 57 South
7.89 mi · 18%
Edens Expressway
6.02 mi · 14%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 6%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicago
00h 26m from Morton Grove
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morton Grove and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morton Grove to Markham?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Morton Grove and 24.9 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Chicago Union Station

3 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

21 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morton Grove and Markham. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.23 km).

Morton Grove

#1 Morton Grove

Village in United States of America

Population22,564
Coordinates42.0405900, -87.7825600
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernald Avenue (-87.782435, 42.040588)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.20 $16.41
Premium $5.84 $9.05 $18.09
Diesel $6.57 $10.19 $20.37

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 Morton Grove and Markham. The current time is 13:28:20.

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.