Origin
Homer Glen, IL
Late night in Homer Glen on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homer Glen, 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
23m
Distance
13.3 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer Glen, IL
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Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Homer Glen to Markham is 13.3 miles and takes about 23 minutes via West 159th Street, Kedzie Avenue, and 163rd Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip entirely within Illinois, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief segment of a larger journey. Since it's a local drive with no highway time, expect to navigate city streets and traffic signals. You'll stay within the Midwest region, so the scenery will be consistent with the surrounding suburban landscape. Consider this a straightforward hop rather than a destination drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 159th Street | 12.8 mi | 22m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 159th Street
— 12.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer Glen, IL and Markham, IL.
1
Start on IL 7
222 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 159th Street
2
Continue on IL 7
13 mi
·
22 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Kedzie Avenue
4
Turn right onto 163rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
163rd Street
5
Arrive at destination
163rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 7 / West 159th Street
Continue onto IL 7 / West 159th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Kedzie Avenue
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
163rd Street
Turn right onto 163rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
Late night in Markham on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway time. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.8 miles, primarily on West 159th Street, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and traffic lights for most of the journey. You'll primarily use West 159th Street, Kedzie Avenue, and 163rd Street, all of which are local roads. Expect to adjust your speed frequently as you navigate suburban traffic patterns. This drive feels like moving through neighborhoods rather than covering open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on West 159th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 IL 7 / West 159th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Homer Glen, IL to Markham, IL is easy. At 23m 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 (IL 7 / West 159th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (163rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on West 159th Street. 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 (IL 7 / West 159th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (163rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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