How far is Chillicothe, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Chillicothe, IL to Markham, IL is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
129.78 mi
02h 05m
Flight
103.97 mi
167.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.97 mi
Kilometers
167.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.78 mi
Kilometers
208.86 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:33 PM CDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
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
Ottawa
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Chillicothe
64.8 mi
01h 02m
To Markham
65 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    7.5 mi · 9 min · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet

    2040 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillicothe 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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
93.4 mi · 72%
County Road 1400 East
26.7 mi · 21%
North 4th Street
7.51 mi · 6%
Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 44m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
01h 02m from Chillicothe
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Chillicothe and 65 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

32 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

43 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Princeton

52 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Markham. Straight-line distance: 103.97 mi (167.32 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois

Population5,955
Coordinates40.9222600, -89.4862000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 29 (-89.486204, 40.922261)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.73
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $21.37 $42.73
Mid-grade $5.29 $24.24 $48.47
Premium $5.84 $26.73 $53.47
Diesel $6.57 $30.10 $60.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillicothe and Markham. The current time is 13:28:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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