How far is Atlanta, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Atlanta, IL to Markham, IL is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.38 mi
02h 13m
Flight
122.26 mi
196.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.26 mi
Kilometers
196.76 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.38 mi
Kilometers
225.92 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-19T04:42
Arrive Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Atlanta
70.1 mi
01h 06m
To Markham
70.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    82 m · 11 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Bloomington

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
110 mi · 78%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 20%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
East South Street
0.81 mi · 1%
South Street
0.05 mi
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

93.9 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 06m from Atlanta
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Markham?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Atlanta and 70.3 miles from Markham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Odell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odell.

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Markham. Straight-line distance: 122.26 mi (196.76 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

Population1,582
Coordinates40.2594800, -89.2334200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-89.233422, 40.25952)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Markham. The current time is 04:42:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.