How far is Wadsworth, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Wadsworth, IL to Markham, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
69.87 mi
01h 13m
Flight
58.88 mi
94.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.88 mi
Kilometers
94.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.87 mi
Kilometers
112.44 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM CDT
Return by in Wadsworth
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wadsworth
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wadsworth
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
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Wadsworth
33.7 mi
00h 36m
To Markham
36.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°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 Wadsworth and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chicago Avenue

    18 m · 8 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Wadsworth Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Wadsworth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Skokie Highway

    15 mi · 18 min · North Skokie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 147th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wadsworth and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Skokie Highway
15 mi · 22%
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 20%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 13%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 12%
I 57 South
7.89 mi · 11%
Skokie Highway
3.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Skokie Highway

Turn left onto North Skokie Highway

15 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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 36m from Wadsworth
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth to Markham?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Wadsworth and 36.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wadsworth and Markham. Straight-line distance: 58.88 mi (94.76 km).

Wadsworth

#1 Wadsworth

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,631
Coordinates42.4286300, -87.9239700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Chicago Avenue (-87.924074, 42.42863)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.95
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.48 $22.95
Mid-grade $5.29 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $5.84 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $6.57 $16.16 $32.33

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 Wadsworth and Markham. The current time is 14:17:26.

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.