How far is Edwardsville, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to Markham, IL is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwardsville and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Markham.
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Start on South Buchanan Street
37 m · 6 sec · South Buchanan Street
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Turn right onto East Vandalia Street
1 km · 1 min · East Vandalia Street
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Continue on Marine Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Marine Road
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Turn left
1 km · 58 sec
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
103.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and Markham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left onto I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edwardsville and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Markham?
The road trip is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Edwardsville and 130.6 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.92 one way or $85.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edwardsville and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Markham. Straight-line distance: 226.15 mi (363.96 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 25,189 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -89.9531600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $42.92 | $85.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.69 | $97.37 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.70 | $107.40 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $60.45 | $120.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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