How far is Beckemeyer, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Beckemeyer, IL to Markham, IL is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
261.16 mi
04h 06m
Flight
226.02 mi
363.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.02 mi
Kilometers
363.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.16 mi
Kilometers
420.29 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Tue, Apr 14, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Beckemeyer
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckemeyer
2026-04-14T16:49
Arrive Markham
Tue, Apr 14, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckemeyer
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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Beckemeyer
129.1 mi
02h 03m
To Markham
132.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louis Street

    1278 ft · 58 sec · Louis Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Hwy 50

    687 ft · 14 sec · Old Hwy 50

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 50 East

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Highway 50 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    2 mi · 4 min · Old US Hwy 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

    1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St

  8. 8

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckemeyer 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
181 mi · 69%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 18%
Franklin Street
15.1 mi · 6%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
Old US Hwy 50
2.03 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

181 mi · 03h 15m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
02h 03m from Beckemeyer
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beckemeyer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Beckemeyer and 132.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beckemeyer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckemeyer and Markham. Straight-line distance: 226.02 mi (363.74 km).

Beckemeyer

#1 Beckemeyer

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population999
Coordinates38.6056000, -89.4359200
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Louis Street (-89.435896, 38.6056)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.21 gal
34.88 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
18.42 gal · 69.76 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.17 $78.34
Premium $4.65 $42.86 $85.73
Diesel $5.30 $48.85 $97.70

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckemeyer and Markham. The current time is 16:49:33.

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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.