How far is Sleepy Hollow, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Markham, IL is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.56 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.63 mi
75.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.63 mi
Kilometers
75.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.56 mi
Kilometers
99.07 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
Mon, Nov 9, 2:33 PM CST
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Mon, Nov 9, 3:40 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-11-09T13:26
Arrive Markham
Mon, Nov 9, 2:33 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
9:30 PM CST
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
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Sleepy Hollow
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Markham
32.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Lane

    1607 ft · 1 min · Willow Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Drive

    133 m · 24 sec · Locust Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willow Lane

    2242 ft · 2 min · Willow Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Willow Lane

    85 m · 16 sec · Willow Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Street

    2766 ft · 54 sec · North State Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    1404 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Hollow 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 39%
I 290 East
15.5 mi · 25%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12.6 mi · 21%
South 8th Street
1.19 mi · 2%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Willow Lane
0.78 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 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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 33m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
4:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to Markham?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 32.5 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Markham. Straight-line distance: 46.63 mi (75.05 km).

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#1 Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0941900, -88.3025800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Lane (-88.302565, 42.094283)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.51
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $9.75 $19.51
Mid-grade $5.12 $11.11 $22.21
Premium $5.68 $12.32 $24.64
Diesel $6.52 $14.15 $28.30

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and Markham. The current time is 13:26:14.

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.