How far is Fulton, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Fulton, IL to Markham, IL is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
150.05 mi
02h 28m
Flight
128.49 mi
206.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.49 mi
Kilometers
206.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.05 mi
Kilometers
241.49 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Tue, Jun 2, 6:42 PM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Tue, Jun 2, 9:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-06-02T16:14
Arrive Markham
Tue, Jun 2, 6:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Malta
IL

Village in Illinois, US

From Fulton
74.9 mi
01h 14m
To Markham
75.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    6 m · 6 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Waller Road

    1401 ft · 31 sec · Waller Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 14th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way

  7. 7

    Continue on West Lincolnway

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lincolnway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lincoln Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1581 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 East: Dixon

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    91 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West: 159th Street

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West 159th Street

    2159 ft · 57 sec · West 159th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2728 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
94.6 mi · 63%
Tri-State Tollway
21.2 mi · 14%
Lincoln Road
17.3 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.16 mi · 5%
14th Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
I 294 South
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

91 mi · 01h 41m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malta
01h 14m from Fulton
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Fulton and 75.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Malta

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

39 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

40 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

47 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

62 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Markham. Straight-line distance: 128.49 mi (206.78 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in Illinois

Population3,285
Coordinates41.8672500, -90.1595700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street (-90.159527, 41.86725)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Markham. The current time is 16:14:43.

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.