How far is Earlville, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Earlville, IL to Markham, IL is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
82.16 mi
01h 28m
Flight
63.42 mi
102.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.42 mi
Kilometers
102.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.16 mi
Kilometers
132.22 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 AM CDT
Return by in Earlville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlville
2026-04-18T04:00
Arrive Markham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earlville
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
Aux Sable
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Earlville
41 mi
00h 44m
To Markham
41.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Winthrop Street

    41 m · 6 sec · West Winthrop Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Ottawa Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway 41

    697 ft · 24 sec · County Highway 41

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway 1

    4.3 mi · 8 min · County Highway 1

  5. 5

    Continue on Wesley Freebairn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wesley Freebairn Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wesley Freebairn Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Wesley Freebairn Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway 1

    1408 ft · 30 sec · County Highway 1

  8. 8

    Continue on East 17th Road

    6 mi · 11 min · East 17th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Street

    1901 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 17th Road

    1560 ft · 37 sec · East 17th Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 80 East: Joliet

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Earlville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
64 mi · 78%
East 17th Road
6.26 mi · 8%
Wesley Freebairn Road
5.12 mi · 6%
County Highway 1
4.58 mi · 6%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
South Ottawa Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

63.8 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aux Sable
00h 44m from Earlville
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Earlville and Rain Showers near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Aux Sable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Earlville and 41.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Aux Sable

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

34 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

35 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Naperville

45 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlville and Markham. Straight-line distance: 63.42 mi (102.06 km).

Earlville

#1 Earlville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,570
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.9220300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.922101, 41.589472)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Earlville and Markham. The current time is 04:00:30.

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.