How far is Aledo, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Aledo, IL to Markham, IL is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aledo and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aledo and Markham.
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Start on South College Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on IL 17
14.1 mi · 21 min · IL 17
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Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto IL 81
1.2 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Continue on South Street
2263 ft · 38 sec · South Street
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Continue on IL 81
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL 81
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
3164 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
143.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aledo and Markham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Aledo and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aledo to Markham?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Aledo and 91.7 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Aledo and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Malden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malden.
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Mendota station
Kewanee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aledo and Markham. Straight-line distance: 160.63 mi (258.51 km).
#1 Aledo
City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.1997600, -90.7493100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $30.14 | $60.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $37.71 | $75.41 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $42.45 | $84.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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