How far is Reading, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Reading, IL to Markham, IL is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.89 mi
01h 30m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.89 mi
Kilometers
138.22 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-10-15T14:33
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Diamond
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Reading
42.9 mi
00h 45m
To Markham
43 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Reading and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Co Rd 379 E Rd

    1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North 379 E Road

    1002 ft · 50 sec · North 379 E Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 3000 North Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3000 North Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 3000 N Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 3000 North Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto E 3200 N Road

    3 mi · 4 min · E 3200 N Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 3200 North Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Joliet

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
32.9 mi · 38%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 33%
East 3200 North Road
10.1 mi · 12%
East 3000 N Road
5.74 mi · 7%
East 3000 North Road
4.35 mi · 5%
E 3200 N Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diamond
00h 45m from Reading
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Reading 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 Reading to Markham?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Reading and 43 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Diamond

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

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

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Dwight station

26 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

37 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Plano

48 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Markham. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.16 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population1,860
Coordinates41.0667000, -88.8542400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Co Rd 379 E Rd (-88.853771, 41.066549)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $14.13
Round trip
$28.27
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $14.13 $28.27
Mid-grade $5.29 $16.03 $32.07
Premium $5.84 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $6.57 $19.91 $39.82

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 Reading and Markham. The current time is 14:33:34.

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.