How far is Hudson, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Hudson, IL to Markham, IL is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
115.39 mi
01h 53m
Flight
95.85 mi
154.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.85 mi
Kilometers
154.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.39 mi
Kilometers
185.7 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Hudson
57.6 mi
00h 56m
To Markham
57.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    80 m · 12 sec · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1316 ft · 38 sec · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 2200 North Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 2200 North Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 1900 East Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1900 East Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Joliet

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 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 Hudson 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
79 mi · 68%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 25%
East 2200 North Road
4.21 mi · 4%
North 1900 East Road
2.45 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
East Franklin Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
00h 56m from Hudson
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Markham?

The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Hudson and 57.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Markham. Straight-line distance: 95.85 mi (154.25 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population1,810
Coordinates40.6058700, -88.9873000
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Street (-88.987782, 40.605862)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

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 Hudson and Markham. The current time is 22:38:42.

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.