How far is Mahomet, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Mahomet, IL to Markham, IL is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
120.14 mi
01h 49m
Flight
103.48 mi
166.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.48 mi
Kilometers
166.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.14 mi
Kilometers
193.35 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Mahomet
Thu, Oct 15, 5:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahomet
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahomet
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
Danforth
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Mahomet
59.4 mi
00h 54m
To Markham
60.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
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 Mahomet and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lombard Street

    1152 ft · 34 sec · North Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahomet 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
108 mi · 90%
I 74 East
6.53 mi · 5%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
I 57
0.35 mi
East Main Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danforth
00h 54m from Mahomet
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mahomet and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Mahomet and 60.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danforth

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

7 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahomet and Markham. Straight-line distance: 103.48 mi (166.53 km).

Mahomet

#1 Mahomet

Village in Illinois, United States

Population8,968
Coordinates40.1953100, -88.4042200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.404217, 40.195315)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $19.78
Round trip
$39.56
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $19.78 $39.56
Mid-grade $5.29 $22.44 $44.88
Premium $5.84 $24.75 $49.50
Diesel $6.57 $27.86 $55.72

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 Mahomet and Markham. The current time is 13:29:52.

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.