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Distance from Markham, IL to DTW Airport

Distance

256 mi

Time

4 hours 44 mins

Gas Cost

$24 - $46

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There are 227.23 miles from Markham to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in east direction and 256 miles (411.99 kilometers) by car, following the I-94 route.

Markham and DTW Airport are 4 hours 44 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Markham, IL to DTW Airport. The halfway point is Portage, MI.

Please note the time difference between Markham, IL and DTW Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Markham is 4:20 am and the current time in DTW Airport is 5:20 am.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 10.26 gallons of gas to cover the route between Markham, IL and DTW Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Markham to DTW Airport is $33.47.

During the route, an average car will release 201.04 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Markham, IL and DTW Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Markham, IL and DTW Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.236931 and -85.612495, or 42º 14' 12.9516" N, 85º 36' 44.982" W. This location is 127.75 miles away from Markham, IL and DTW Airport and it would take approximately 2 hours 22 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is Portage, MI, situated 135 miles from Markham, IL and 126 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Markham to Portage and 1 hour 54 mins to go from DTW to Portage.