How far is Markham, IL from Abingdon, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Abingdon, IL is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
192.69 mi
03h 38m
Flight
150.92 mi
242.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.92 mi
Kilometers
242.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.69 mi
Kilometers
310.11 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abingdon
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Abingdon
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
Princeton
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Markham
96.2 mi
01h 49m
To Abingdon
96.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    2553 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria

    1427 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164

    2291 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2749 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Linwood Road

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
144 mi · 75%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.4 mi · 16%
South Linwood Road
9.95 mi · 5%
US 34 West
5.04 mi · 3%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
West Main Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 39m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 49m from Markham
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Abingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Markham and 96.5 miles from Abingdon.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.72 one way or $63.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

2 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

35 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

41 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 150.92 mi (242.88 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Abingdon

#2 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $31.72
Round trip
$63.44
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $31.72 $63.44
Mid-grade $5.29 $35.99 $71.97
Premium $5.84 $39.69 $79.38
Diesel $6.57 $44.68 $89.37

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 Markham and Abingdon. The current time is 16:22:15.

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.