Origin
Chicago Lawn, IL
Evening in Chicago Lawn on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicago Lawn, IL
Otoniel Alvarado
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL is 13 miles and takes about 25m via South Kedzie Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, for its entirety. It's a quick hop, so don't expect sweeping vistas, but rather a functional journey through familiar suburban landscapes. Given the short distance and minimal fuel cost, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a quick errand.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its numerous turns, making it a very local drive. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 13 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 12.6 miles on South Kedzie Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you encounter more intersections. Expect to manage traffic lights and local road conditions throughout the journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Kedzie Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 65th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (163rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 65th Street
Turn left onto West 65th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
163rd Street
Turn right onto 163rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Kedzie Avenue | 12.6 mi | 23m |
| West 65th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Kedzie Avenue
— 12.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 65th Street
3
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
13 mi
·
23 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
5
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Markham, IL
Evening in Markham on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL covers 13 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Kedzie Avenue, West 65th Street, 163rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Chicago Lawn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South Kedzie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (163rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chicago Lawn, IL to Markham, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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