How far is Markham, IL from Astoria, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Astoria, IL is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
206.41 mi
04h 06m
Flight
168.12 mi
270.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.12 mi
Kilometers
270.57 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.41 mi
Kilometers
332.19 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Astoria
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 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
Lexington
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Markham
103.1 mi
02h 03m
To Astoria
103.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 24

    16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    68 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
87 mi · 42%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 14%
I 74 West
28 mi · 14%
US 24 West
19.6 mi · 9%
South Main Street
17.9 mi · 9%
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

86.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 03m from Markham
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Markham and 103.3 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 13.4 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 13.3 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

29 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

58 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

64 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 168.12 mi (270.57 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Astoria

Incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates40.2275400, -90.3595700
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Astoria (-90.35957, 40.22754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Astoria. The current time is 04:07:03.

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.