How far is Waterman, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Waterman, IL to Markham, IL is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterman and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterman and Markham.
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Start on North Elm Street
931 ft · 35 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · West Lincoln Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue straight
25.3 mi · 32 min
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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 Waterman 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.
West Lincoln Avenue
Continue straight
25.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterman to Markham?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Waterman and 35.7 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterman and Markham. Straight-line distance: 57.02 mi (91.76 km).
#1 Waterman
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 41.7717000, -88.7736900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.77 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
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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