How far is Danville, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Danville, IL to Markham, IL is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
124.44 mi
02h 14m
Flight
101.56 mi
163.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.56 mi
Kilometers
163.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.44 mi
Kilometers
200.27 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM CDT
Return by in Danville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
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 Danville
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
Martinton
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Danville
57.7 mi
01h 07m
To Markham
66.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    4 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Vermilion Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North Vermilion Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    39.3 mi · 59 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  7. 7

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  8. 8

    Continue on E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1621 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 36 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 Danville and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Vermilion Street
45.6 mi · 37%
I-57 North
33.1 mi · 27%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 12%
South State Route 1
6.71 mi · 5%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
2.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Vermilion Street

Continue straight

39.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
101.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinton
01h 07m from Danville
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Danville and 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 Danville to Markham?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Martinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Danville and 66.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 $20.48 one way or $40.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinton

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

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

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Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Rensselaer

48 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Markham. Straight-line distance: 101.56 mi (163.45 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population30,106
Coordinates40.1244800, -87.6300200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-87.629984, 40.124469)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.96
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $20.48 $40.96
Mid-grade $5.29 $23.23 $46.46
Premium $5.84 $25.62 $51.25
Diesel $6.57 $28.85 $57.69

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 Danville and Markham. The current time is 15:20:52.

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.