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

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Markham, IL is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.6 mi
04h 47m
Flight
283.87 mi
456.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.87 mi
Kilometers
456.84 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.6 mi
Kilometers
496.64 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Fri, Oct 16, 1:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-10-15T15:52
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Sleepy Hollow
153.7 mi
02h 23m
To Markham
154.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
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 Sleepy Hollow and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sleepy Hollow Lane

    145 m · 23 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2311 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1538 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  15. 15

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
181 mi · 59%
Ken Gray Expressway
118 mi · 38%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
Power Plant Road
2.09 mi · 1%
Lake Egypt Road
1.24 mi
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

181 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
283.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
02h 23m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to Markham?

The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 154.9 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.80 one way or $101.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sleepy Hollow and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Markham. Straight-line distance: 283.87 mi (456.84 km).

Sleepy Hollow

#1 Sleepy Hollow

Village in Illinois

Population3,215
Coordinates37.6003300, -88.9492400
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Sleepy Hollow Lane (-88.948936, 37.600482)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.22 L · about $50.80
Round trip
$101.60
21.78 gal · 82.44 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $50.80 $101.60
Mid-grade $5.29 $57.63 $115.26
Premium $5.84 $63.56 $127.13
Diesel $6.57 $71.56 $143.12

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 Sleepy Hollow and Markham. The current time is 15:52:07.

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.