How far is Markham, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 250 miles (402.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250 mi
03h 55m
Flight
197.4 mi
317.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.4 mi
Kilometers
317.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
250 mi
Kilometers
402.34 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
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
Towanda
IL

Township in McLean County, Illinois

From Markham
124.9 mi
01h 57m
To Hoffman Estates
125.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Markham Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Markham Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 67

    6.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 67

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 East: Quincy

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.9 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Hoffman Estates.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
142 mi · 57%
I 72 East
71.7 mi · 29%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 10%
US Highway 67
6.39 mi · 3%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 1%
I 355 North
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

112 mi · 02h 03m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
197.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Towanda
01h 57m from Markham
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Markham and 125.1 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Towanda

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 Towanda and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 9.5 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 9.5 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 Towanda.

RAIL

Uptown Station

9 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

41 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

61 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

68 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 197.4 mi (317.68 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Markham

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population12,165
Coordinates39.7458800, -90.3279000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham Road (-90.327659, 39.745383)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.39 L · about $33.26
Round trip
$66.52
17.64 gal · 66.78 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.26 $66.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.51 $75.02
Premium $4.65 $41.05 $82.10
Diesel $5.30 $46.78 $93.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 05:21:42.

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.