How far is Makanda, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Makanda, IL to Markham, IL is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Makanda and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Makanda and Markham.
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Start on Baptist Hill Road
23 m · 3 sec · Baptist Hill Road
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Continue on Makanda Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Makanda Road
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on East Main Street
9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Deyoung Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street
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Take the exit slight left
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Makanda and Markham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Makanda and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Makanda to Markham?
The road trip is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.7 miles from Makanda and 162.1 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.3 miles (460.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.41 one way or $106.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Makanda and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Makanda and Markham. Straight-line distance: 286.29 mi (460.74 km).
#1 Makanda
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 529 |
| Coordinates | 37.6175500, -89.2089700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.71 | $53.41 | $106.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $60.33 | $120.65 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $66.66 | $133.32 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $75.18 | $150.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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