How far is Lewistown, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Lewistown, IL to Markham, IL is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
188.25 mi
03h 03m
Flight
152.76 mi
245.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.76 mi
Kilometers
245.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.25 mi
Kilometers
302.96 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Wed, May 6, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lewistown
Wed, May 6, 6:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-05-06T11:57
Arrive Markham
Wed, May 6, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Lewistown
94 mi
01h 31m
To Markham
94.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Avenue E

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown 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
17 steps
3 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 · 47%
McKinley Avenue
35.9 mi · 19%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 15%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 9%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 9%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
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 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
152.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 31m from Lewistown
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewistown and Partly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Lewistown and 94.2 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewistown and Partly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Markham. Straight-line distance: 152.76 mi (245.85 km).

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#1 Lewistown

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

Population2,096
Coordinates40.3931000, -90.1548400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Avenue E (-90.154841, 40.393168)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $25.04
Round trip
$50.08
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.04 $50.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.24 $56.48
Premium $4.65 $30.90 $61.81
Diesel $5.30 $35.22 $70.44

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Markham. The current time is 11:57:07.

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.