How far is South Holland, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from South Holland, IL to Markham, IL is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
5.06 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.56 mi
7.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.56 mi
Kilometers
7.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.14 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM CDT
Return by in South Holland
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Holland
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Holland
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
Harvey
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From South Holland
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Markham
2.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM 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 South Holland and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Holland and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on East 162nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 162nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Holland 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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 159th Street
3.4 mi · 67%
East 162nd Street
1.14 mi · 22%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 10%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West 159th Street

Continue on West 159th Street

3.4 mi · 00h 07m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvey
00h 05m from South Holland
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Holland 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 South Holland to Markham?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from South Holland and 2.5 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Holland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Harvey

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

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

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Homewood

6 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

15 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Holland and Markham. Straight-line distance: 4.56 mi (7.34 km).

South Holland

#1 South Holland

Village in Illinois, United States

Population21,040
Coordinates41.6008700, -87.6069900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East 162nd Street (-87.60699, 41.600811)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $5.29 $0.95 $1.91
Premium $5.84 $1.05 $2.10
Diesel $6.57 $1.18 $2.37

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 South Holland and Markham. The current time is 14:21:36.

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.