How far is University Park, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from University Park, IL to Markham, IL is about 0.6 miles (1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Markham.
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Start on Lancaster Drive
40 m · 11 sec · Lancaster Drive
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Turn left onto California Avenue
577 ft · 30 sec · California Avenue
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Turn left onto Stafford Drive
1081 ft · 49 sec · Stafford Drive
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
56 m · 9 sec · Richmond Avenue
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Turn right onto 163rd Street
1559 ft · 1 min · 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 University Park and Markham.
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.
163rd Street
Turn right onto 163rd Street
0.3 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving University Park 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 University Park to Markham?
The road trip is about 0.6 miles (1 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
Hazel Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.3 miles from University Park and 0.3 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.09 one way or $0.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around University Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Hazel Crest
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 Hazel Crest.
Homewood
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Markham. Straight-line distance: 0.5 mi (0.8 km).
#1 University Park
Village in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,817 |
| Coordinates | 41.5922565, -87.6853251 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $0.09 | $0.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $0.11 | $0.21 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $0.12 | $0.23 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $0.13 | $0.26 |
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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