How far is Avon, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Avon, IL to Markham, IL is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.19 mi
03h 15m
Flight
156.39 mi
251.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.39 mi
Kilometers
251.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.19 mi
Kilometers
327.01 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Princeton
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Avon
101.1 mi
01h 37m
To Markham
102.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Wood Street

    11 m · 3 sec · East Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    9.6 mi · 15 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    1617 ft · 32 sec · South Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Monroe Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1528 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.5 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    3164 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    143.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
144 mi · 71%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.4 mi · 18%
South Monroe Street
10.1 mi · 5%
South Main Street
9.61 mi · 5%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
West Main Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 37m from Avon
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avon 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 Avon to Markham?

The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.1 miles from Avon and 102.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Princeton, 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 Princeton.

RAIL

Princeton

2 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

35 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

41 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Markham. Straight-line distance: 156.39 mi (251.68 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population699
Coordinates40.6642100, -90.4348500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Wood Street (-90.43485, 40.664215)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.14 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.28 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Markham. The current time is 02:59:18.

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.