How far is Lockport, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Markham, IL is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.28 mi
04h 05m
Flight
174.28 mi
280.48 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.28 mi
Kilometers
280.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.28 mi
Kilometers
346.46 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
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
Burns
IL

Township in Henry County, Illinois

From Lockport
107.6 mi
02h 02m
To Markham
107.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    123 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Richards Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Richards Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    969 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 Business East, US 67 North: Jacksonville

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Markham Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Markham Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Markham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
158 mi · 73%
I 72 West
36.8 mi · 17%
I 80 West
7.17 mi · 3%
I 72 Business East
6.58 mi · 3%
South State Street
2.66 mi · 1%
Collins Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
174.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 02m from Lockport
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lockport 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 Lockport to Markham?

The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Lockport and 107.7 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burns and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

RAIL

Uptown Station

12 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

67 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Markham. Straight-line distance: 174.28 mi (280.48 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Markham

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population12,165
Coordinates39.7458800, -90.3279000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Lockport (-88.05784, 41.58948)
End: Markham (-90.3279, 39.74588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $28.66
Round trip
$57.32
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.66 $57.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.65 $35.37 $70.74
Diesel $5.30 $40.31 $80.62

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 Lockport and Markham. The current time is 02:25:24.

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.