How far is Round Lake, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Markham, IL is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.66 mi
01h 18m
Flight
56.35 mi
90.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.35 mi
Kilometers
90.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.66 mi
Kilometers
113.72 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake
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
Schiller Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Round Lake
34.4 mi
00h 39m
To Markham
36.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Round Lake and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cedar Lake Road

    66 m · 14 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Peterson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    133 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockland Road

    751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
54.1 mi · 77%
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 4%
West Belvidere Road
2.07 mi · 3%
East Park Avenue
1.88 mi · 3%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Peterson Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schiller Park
00h 39m from Round Lake
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Round Lake 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 Round Lake to Markham?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 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?

Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Round Lake and 36.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 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 $11.62 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake and Markham. Straight-line distance: 56.35 mi (90.68 km).

Round Lake

#1 Round Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population17,982
Coordinates42.3533600, -88.0934100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cedar Lake Road (-88.093325, 42.35336)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $11.62
Round trip
$23.23
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.62 $23.23
Mid-grade $5.29 $13.18 $26.35
Premium $5.84 $14.53 $29.07
Diesel $6.57 $16.36 $32.72

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 Round Lake and Markham. The current time is 15:20:16.

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.