How far is Sheridan, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Sheridan, IL to Markham, IL is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
60.55 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.11 mi
82.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.11 mi
Kilometers
82.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.44 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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 Sheridan
30 mi
00h 33m
To Markham
30.6 mi
00h 33m

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 Sheridan and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Si Johnson Avenue

    1377 ft · 28 sec · Si Johnson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North 41st Road

    3252 ft · 1 min · North 41st Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway 32

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 32

  4. 4

    Continue on North 41st Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North 41st Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1021 ft · 29 sec · South East Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Benton Street

    852 ft · 24 sec · East Benton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Townhouse Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Townhouse Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lisbon Center Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lisbon Center Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East: Joliet

    1899 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
32.7 mi · 54%
Lisbon Center Road
6.82 mi · 11%
Ridge Road
3.58 mi · 6%
North 41st Road
3.23 mi · 5%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
County Highway 32
0.99 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 33m from Sheridan
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheridan 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 Sheridan to Markham?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 30 miles from Sheridan and 30.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheridan 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 Sheridan and Markham. Straight-line distance: 51.11 mi (82.26 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

Village in Illinois, United States

Population2,515
Coordinates41.5300300, -88.6798000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway 32 (-88.679799, 41.52997)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.14
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.07 $16.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.10 $18.20
Premium $4.65 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.30 $11.35 $22.70

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 Sheridan and Markham. The current time is 02:15:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.