Origin
Markham, IL
Late night in Markham on Monday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Homer Glen, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.2 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
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.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Homer Glen, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Markham to Homer Glen is 13.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via West 159th Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief leg of a larger trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, so expect typical urban or suburban traffic patterns for the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 159th Street | 12.7 mi | 22m |
| Kedzie Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 163rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 159th Street
— 12.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Homer Glen, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft
·
10 sec
·
163rd Street
2
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kedzie Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 6
13 mi
·
22 min
·
West 159th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Arrive at destination
IL 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kedzie Avenue
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6 / West 159th Street
Turn left onto US 6 / West 159th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.09 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Homer Glen, IL
Late night in Homer Glen on Monday
Local time
2:03 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
2 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway use. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.7 miles along West 159th Street. You'll be traveling on Kedzie Avenue and 163rd Street as well. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals throughout the 23-minute travel time.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 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 Kedzie Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Markham, IL to Homer Glen, 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 (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 6 / West 159th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
738 ft
620 ft
Total Climb
176 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
738 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Markham, IL
Full guide →Founded 1925
Arriving in Homer Glen, IL
Full guide →Founded 2001
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.2 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 12.7 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 (Kedzie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 6 / West 159th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Homer Glen, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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