How far is Streamwood, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Streamwood, IL to Markham, IL is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.53 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.87 mi
62.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.88 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Streamwood
Thu, Oct 15, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Streamwood
2026-10-15T12:27
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Streamwood
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
Oak Brook
IL

Village in DuPage County in Illinois

From Streamwood
22.8 mi
00h 28m
To Markham
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Drive

    781 ft · 37 sec · Cypress Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bartlett Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Bartlett Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bartlett Road

    106 m · 13 sec · Bartlett Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · West Lake Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

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

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

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

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Streamwood 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.8 mi · 51%
West Lake Street
7.52 mi · 16%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 14%
I 290 East
3.06 mi · 7%
South Bartlett Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Brook
00h 28m from Streamwood
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Streamwood and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Streamwood to Markham?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Streamwood and 23.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.65 one way or $15.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Streamwood and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Streamwood and Markham. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.56 km).

Streamwood

#1 Streamwood

Village in United States of America

Population38,777
Coordinates42.0255800, -88.1784100
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Cypress Drive (-88.178347, 42.025762)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $7.65
Round trip
$15.30
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.65 $15.30
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.68 $17.36
Premium $5.84 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $6.57 $10.78 $21.55

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 Streamwood and Markham. The current time is 12:27:01.

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.