How far is Kincaid, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Kincaid, IL to Markham, IL is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
197.02 mi
03h 13m
Flight
165.32 mi
266.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.32 mi
Kilometers
266.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.02 mi
Kilometers
317.07 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Kincaid
Thu, Oct 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kincaid
2026-10-15T12:31
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kincaid
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
Rantoul
IL

Village in Illinois

From Kincaid
98.4 mi
01h 36m
To Markham
98.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Kincaid and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · North Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Dial Street

    92 m · 14 sec · Dial Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    159 m · 24 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springfield Street

    6 mi · 11 min · Springfield Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Webster Street

    2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Water Street

    983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago

    1520 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kincaid 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
110 mi · 56%
Water Street
52.2 mi · 26%
Springfield Street
5.99 mi · 3%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
West Park Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rantoul
01h 36m from Kincaid
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kincaid and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Kincaid and 98.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rantoul

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kincaid and Markham. Straight-line distance: 165.32 mi (266.05 km).

Kincaid

#1 Kincaid

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,362
Coordinates39.5886600, -89.4145400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Avenue (-89.414003, 39.588659)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $32.42
Round trip
$64.84
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $32.42 $64.84
Mid-grade $5.29 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $5.84 $40.57 $81.13
Diesel $6.57 $45.67 $91.34

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 Kincaid and Markham. The current time is 12:31:16.

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.