How far is Schiller Park, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Schiller Park, IL to Markham, IL is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.62 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.62 mi
42.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.62 mi
Kilometers
42.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.62 mi
Kilometers
55.71 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in Schiller Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schiller Park
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schiller Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Schiller Park
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Markham
16.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Schiller Park and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schiller Park and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue

    42 m · 11 sec · 25th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Irving Park Road

    1843 ft · 45 sec · Irving Park Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Balmoral Avenue

    1404 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    83 m · 13 sec · Balmoral Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 294 South

    1701 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schiller Park 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
32.6 mi · 94%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 3%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
US 6 West
0.42 mi · 1%
West 159th Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Irving Park Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 19m from Schiller Park
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Schiller Park 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 Schiller Park to Markham?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Schiller Park and 16.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schiller Park and Markham. Straight-line distance: 26.62 mi (42.84 km).

Schiller Park

#1 Schiller Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population11,264
Coordinates41.9558600, -87.8709000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.870902, 41.955844)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.38
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.69 $11.38
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.46 $12.91
Premium $5.84 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $6.57 $8.02 $16.03

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 Schiller Park and Markham. The current time is 14:17:12.

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.