How far is Serena, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Serena, IL to Markham, IL is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
62.05 mi
01h 09m
Flight
54.13 mi
87.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.13 mi
Kilometers
87.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Serena
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Serena
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Serena
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
Shorewood
IL

Village in Illinois

From Serena
29.8 mi
00h 34m
To Markham
32.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3806th Road

    86 m · 14 sec · North 3806th Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2288th Road

    111 m · 21 sec · East 2288th Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 38th Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North 38th Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Townhouse Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Townhouse Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whitewillow Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Whitewillow Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto O Brien Road

    1353 ft · 26 sec · O Brien Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Holt Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Holt Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2968 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80 East: Joliet

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Serena and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
32.7 mi · 53%
Whitewillow Road
10.9 mi · 18%
North 38th Road
10.1 mi · 16%
Holt Road
3.01 mi · 5%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
Townhouse Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

32.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 34m from Serena
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Serena and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Serena to Markham?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Serena and 32.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Serena and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

10 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

32 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

43 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Serena and Markham. Straight-line distance: 54.13 mi (87.11 km).

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#1 Serena

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,088
Coordinates41.4861400, -88.7314600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3806th Road (-88.731459, 41.486032)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Serena and Markham. The current time is 03:19:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.