How far is Greenville, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Greenville, IL to Markham, IL is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.07 mi
03h 45m
Flight
207.48 mi
333.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.48 mi
Kilometers
333.9 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.07 mi
Kilometers
389.58 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T20:34
Arrive Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Greenville
120.5 mi
01h 52m
To Markham
121.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
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 Greenville and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    1883 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Harris Ave

    565 ft · 14 sec · West Harris Ave

  3. 3

    Continue on East Harris Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Harris Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-70 East: Effingham

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
181 mi · 75%
I-70 East
53 mi · 22%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
East Harris Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
North 3rd Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

181 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
01h 52m from Greenville
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Markham?

The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Greenville and 121.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Markham. Straight-line distance: 207.48 mi (333.9 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Bond County, Illinois, United States

Population6,365
Coordinates38.8922700, -89.4131400
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-89.413138, 38.892026)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.34 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.41
17.08 gal · 64.68 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.20 $64.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.65 $39.75 $79.49
Diesel $5.30 $45.30 $90.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Markham. The current time is 20:34:57.

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.