How far is New Lenox, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Markham, IL is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
19.41 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.1 mi
24.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.1 mi
Kilometers
24.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.41 mi
Kilometers
31.23 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM CDT
Return by in New Lenox
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Lenox
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Lenox
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
Orland Hills
IL

Village in United States of America

From New Lenox
9.7 mi
00h 12m
To Markham
9.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Haven Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road

    32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road

    611 ft · 23 sec · North Cedar Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Maple Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: Gary Indiana

    663 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 East: Indiana

    1546 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lenox 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
17 mi · 88%
West Maple Street
1.17 mi · 6%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 5%
North Cedar Road
0.14 mi · 1%
East Haven Avenue
0.03 mi
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland Hills
00h 12m from New Lenox
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Lenox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Lenox to Markham?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Orland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from New Lenox and 9.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orland Hills

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

15 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

21 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Markham. Straight-line distance: 15.1 mi (24.3 km).

New Lenox

#1 New Lenox

Village in Illinois

Population27,088
Coordinates41.5119800, -87.9656100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.965615, 41.51198)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.60 $7.20
Premium $5.84 $3.97 $7.94
Diesel $6.57 $4.47 $8.94

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 New Lenox and Markham. The current time is 14:16:28.

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.