How far is Riley, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Riley, IL to Markham, IL is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 01h 18m.
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.
Village in Illinois, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riley and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riley and Markham.
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Start on Riley Road
2932 ft · 2 min · Riley Road
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Turn left onto Harmony Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Harmony Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Street
7 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Street
1061 ft · 18 sec · South State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Street
25 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Street
1342 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Street
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 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 Riley 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Riley and Rain Showers near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riley to Markham?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 37.8 miles from Riley and 37.8 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Riley and Rain Showers near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riley and Markham. Straight-line distance: 63.5 mi (102.19 km).
#1 Riley
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,823 |
| Coordinates | 42.1914100, -88.6325900 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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