How far is Spring Grove, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Spring Grove, IL to Markham, IL is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
75.76 mi
01h 29m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.76 mi
Kilometers
121.92 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Grove
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Grove
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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Spring Grove
37.6 mi
00h 44m
To Markham
38.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Spring Grove and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Grove and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Blivin Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Blivin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Grove 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 31%
Blivin Street
19 mi · 25%
I 290 East
16.3 mi · 21%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 6%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blivin Street

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 44m from Spring Grove
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Grove 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 Spring Grove to Markham?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Spring Grove and 38.2 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Grove and Markham. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.57 km).

Spring Grove

#1 Spring Grove

City in Houston County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,679
Coordinates42.4436300, -88.2364800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Blivin Street (-88.23632, 42.443595)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.36 $22.71
Premium $4.65 $12.43 $24.85
Diesel $5.30 $14.16 $28.32

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 Spring Grove and Markham. The current time is 01:18:14.

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.