How far is Pistakee Highlands, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Pistakee Highlands, IL to Markham, IL is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.27 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.14 mi
100 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.14 mi
Kilometers
100 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.27 mi
Kilometers
117.92 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, Nov 8, 8:33 AM CST
Return by in Pistakee Highlands
Sun, Nov 8, 10:03 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pistakee Highlands
2026-11-08T07:04
Arrive Markham
Sun, Nov 8, 8:33 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pistakee Highlands
9:30 PM CST
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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Pistakee Highlands
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Markham
37 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pistakee Highlands and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Fox Lake Road

    2638 ft · 1 min · Fox Lake Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pistakee Highlands 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 32%
Fox Lake Road
19.1 mi · 26%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 22%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 6%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fox Lake Road

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 44m from Pistakee Highlands
Leave By
3:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pistakee Highlands and Partly Cloudy near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pistakee Highlands to Markham?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Pistakee Highlands and 37 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pistakee Highlands and Partly Cloudy near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pistakee Highlands and Markham. Straight-line distance: 62.14 mi (100 km).

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#1 Pistakee Highlands

Census designated place

Population3,454
Coordinates42.4086300, -88.2064800
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Fox Lake Road (-88.206533, 42.408633)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $5.19 $13.43 $26.87
Premium $5.75 $14.89 $29.78
Diesel $6.56 $17.00 $33.99

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pistakee Highlands and Markham. The current time is 07:04:27.

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.