How far is North Aurora, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from North Aurora, IL to Markham, IL is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Aurora and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora and Markham.
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Start on West State Street
21 m · 7 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 88 Toll, IL 56 Toll West: Chicago, DeKalb-Iowa
127 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 88 East: Chicago
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Aurora and Markham.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving North Aurora and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Aurora to Markham?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from North Aurora and 24 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around North Aurora and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Aurora and Markham. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.58 km).
#1 North Aurora
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.8061400, -88.3273000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.10 | $22.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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