How far is Kickapoo, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Kickapoo, IL to Markham, IL is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
154.95 mi
02h 25m
Flight
120.24 mi
193.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.24 mi
Kilometers
193.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.95 mi
Kilometers
249.36 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Kickapoo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kickapoo
2026-10-15T12:25
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kickapoo
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Kickapoo
76.9 mi
01h 12m
To Markham
78.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Kickapoo Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Kickapoo Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Adams Street

    72 m · 15 sec · South Adams Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McKinley Avenue

    159 m · 18 sec · McKinley Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kickapoo 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
88.1 mi · 57%
McKinley Avenue
35 mi · 23%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 18%
South Kickapoo Creek Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
South Adams Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 12m from Kickapoo
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kickapoo and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Kickapoo and 78.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kickapoo and Markham. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.51 km).

Kickapoo

#1 Kickapoo

Township in Peoria County, Illinois

Population6,907
Coordinates40.6717000, -89.6545500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-89.6534, 40.671337)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.7 L · about $25.52
Round trip
$51.04
10.94 gal · 41.4 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $25.52 $51.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $28.95 $57.89
Premium $5.84 $31.93 $63.86
Diesel $6.57 $35.94 $71.89

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kickapoo and Markham. The current time is 12:25:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.