Origin
Brighton Park, IL
Late night in Brighton Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton Park, IL to Markham, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton Park, IL
Expect Best
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Brighton Park, IL to Markham, IL is 15.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via South Kedzie Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and within Illinois, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than high-speed highway travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a connecting drive between two Chicago-area points, easily accomplished in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Kedzie Avenue | 15.3 mi | 28m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Richmond Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Kedzie Avenue
— 15.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton Park, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
162 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
160 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Richmond Street
4
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
5
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
15 mi
·
28 min
·
South Kedzie Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
7
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Richmond Street
Turn right onto South Richmond Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Archer Avenue
Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
163rd Street
Turn right onto 163rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Markham on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
38% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
8 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 15.3 miles along South Kedzie Avenue. As you navigate from Brighton Park to Markham, you'll primarily be on local streets, including South Kedzie Avenue, South Archer Avenue, and South Richmond Street. Be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you traverse these urban and suburban thoroughfares. The driving experience is more about managing city traffic and turns than covering long distances at high speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on South Kedzie Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on South Kedzie Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Richmond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Markham, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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