Road Trips from Markham, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
16
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
11
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Atwood, IL
2h 47m146.1 mi one way
Bremen, IL
3h 17m156.8 mi one way
Bloomington, IL
2h 9m113.1 mi one way
Bethany, IL
3h 21m174.1 mi one way
Edinburg, IL
3h 41m197.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Barr, IL
4h 45m233.9 mi one way
Arlington Heights, IL
4h 48m253.1 mi one way
York, IL
4h 25m195.9 mi one way
Aviston, IL
4h 56m269.1 mi one way
Cambria, IL
5h 33m301.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Atwood, IL
2h 47m146.1 mi one way
Barr, IL
4h 45m233.9 mi one way
Bremen, IL
3h 17m156.8 mi one way
Arlington Heights, IL
4h 48m253.1 mi one way
Bloomington, IL
2h 9m113.1 mi one way
Aviston, IL
4h 56m269.1 mi one way
Naperville, IL
4h 18m225.8 mi one way
Berwyn, IL
4h 32m239.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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