How far is Markham, IL from Amboy, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Amboy, IL is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Amboy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Amboy.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
75.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Mendota, Earlville
1790 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North 43rd Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 43rd Road
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Continue on East 12th Street
2607 ft · 52 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn sharp right onto 4th Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
76 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
1016 ft · 28 sec · 12th Street
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Continue on Meriden Street
2622 ft · 59 sec · Meriden Street
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Turn right onto 13th Avenue
2324 ft · 41 sec · 13th Avenue
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Turn left
14.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
58 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Amboy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
75.1 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Amboy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Amboy?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Markham and 54.3 miles from Amboy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Amboy.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca
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 Seneca.
Dwight station
Plano
Pontiac station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Amboy. Straight-line distance: 84.76 mi (136.41 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amboy
City in Lee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,841 |
| Coordinates | 41.7142000, -89.3287100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amboy (-89.32871, 41.7142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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