How far is Hillsboro, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, IL to Markham, IL is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.78 mi
03h 39m
Flight
192.93 mi
310.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.93 mi
Kilometers
310.49 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.78 mi
Kilometers
374.62 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Hillsboro
111.4 mi
01h 49m
To Markham
121.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Seward Street

    85 m · 14 sec · West Seward Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Hamilton Street

    1553 ft · 27 sec · South Hamilton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    155 m · 16 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto School Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · School Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    2783 ft · 47 sec · 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Madison Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Elm Street

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Taylorville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 1300 East Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 1250 East Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway 1

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1

  13. 13

    Continue on South Shumway Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Shumway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago

    1520 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
110 mi · 47%
South Shumway Street
52.7 mi · 23%
Elm Street
12.9 mi · 6%
North 1250 East Road
8.23 mi · 4%
Taylorville Road
2.75 mi · 1%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
192.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
01h 49m from Hillsboro
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Markham?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Hillsboro and 121.4 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.96 one way or $61.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Markham. Straight-line distance: 192.93 mi (310.49 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in Illinois, United States

Population5,909
Coordinates39.1612800, -89.4954000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Seward Street (-89.495403, 39.161051)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.09 L · about $30.96
Round trip
$61.92
16.42 gal · 62.18 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.96 $61.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.92 $69.83
Premium $4.65 $38.21 $76.42
Diesel $5.30 $43.55 $87.09

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 Hillsboro and Markham. The current time is 03:59:31.

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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.