How far is Greenup, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Greenup, IL to Markham, IL is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.47 mi
02h 57m
Flight
163.94 mi
263.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.94 mi
Kilometers
263.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.47 mi
Kilometers
295.27 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Greenup
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenup
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenup
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
Ludlow
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Greenup
92.6 mi
01h 28m
To Markham
90.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 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 Greenup and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Delaware Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Delaware Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Cumberland Street

    2600 ft · 56 sec · East Cumberland Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Haughton Highway

    3193 ft · 54 sec · North Haughton Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  5. 5

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1825 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  10. 10

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenup 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
155 mi · 85%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 3%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
2.49 mi · 1%
County Road 1825 E
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
01h 28m from Greenup
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenup 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 Greenup to Markham?

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Greenup and 90.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

9 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

32 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

43 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

51 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenup and Markham. Straight-line distance: 163.94 mi (263.84 km).

Greenup

#1 Greenup

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,474
Coordinates39.2478200, -88.1633700
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Delaware Street (-88.163241, 39.247857)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

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 Greenup and Markham. The current time is 02:27:41.

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.