How far is Grandview, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Grandview, IL to Markham, IL is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
182.32 mi
02h 52m
Flight
158.84 mi
255.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.84 mi
Kilometers
255.63 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.32 mi
Kilometers
293.42 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Grandview
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandview
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Grandview
91.1 mi
01h 26m
To Markham
91.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wolfe Street

    10 m · 6 sec · Wolfe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Grand Avenue East

    2172 ft · 1 min · North Grand Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge Avenue

    1793 ft · 55 sec · Ridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Dirksen Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Dirksen Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    103 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Sangamon Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Sangamon Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1171 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 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 Grandview 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
151 mi · 83%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 16%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
North Dirksen Parkway
0.79 mi
East Sangamon Avenue
0.64 mi
North Grand Avenue East
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

93.9 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 26m from Grandview
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grandview and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Grandview and 91.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grandview and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grandview and Markham. Straight-line distance: 158.84 mi (255.63 km).

Grandview

#1 Grandview

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates39.8164400, -89.6187100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Wolfe Street (-89.618706, 39.816469)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.25
Round trip
$48.50
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.25 $48.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.65 $29.93 $59.85
Diesel $5.30 $34.10 $68.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview and Markham. The current time is 01:25:36.

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.