How far is Union Grove, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Union Grove, IL to Markham, IL is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Grove and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove and Markham.
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Start on Ward Road
17 m · 7 sec · Ward Road
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Turn left onto Hillside Road
1123 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on West Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on East Lincoln Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue straight
1334 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1581 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 East: Dixon
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
91 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Grove and Markham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
91 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Union Grove and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Grove to Markham?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
DeKalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Union Grove and 71.3 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Union Grove and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near DeKalb
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeKalb.
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Mendota station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Grove and Markham. Straight-line distance: 121.4 mi (195.38 km).
#1 Union Grove
Township in Whiteside County, Illinois
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 41.8342000, -90.0265100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $32.99 | $65.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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