How far is Markham, IL from Aviston, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Aviston, IL is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
269.12 mi
04h 56m
Flight
229.79 mi
369.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.79 mi
Kilometers
369.81 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.12 mi
Kilometers
433.1 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aviston
Sat, Apr 11, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sat, Apr 11, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-11T09:00
Arrive Aviston
Sat, Apr 11, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Markham
134.6 mi
02h 28m
To Aviston
134.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis

    1640 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on N Mine St

    1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Russland Road

    1288 ft · 42 sec · Russland Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50

    644 ft · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 50

  20. 20

    Continue on Harrison Street

    704 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1995 ft · 60 sec · Clinton Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    32 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
228 mi · 85%
West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 5%
Poplar
2.74 mi · 1%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
East Poplar Street
2.72 mi · 1%
West Main Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

187 mi · 03h 22m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
229.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 28m from Markham
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Aviston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Markham and 134.5 miles from Aviston.

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

The direct path is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Aviston.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Aviston. Straight-line distance: 229.79 mi (369.81 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Aviston

Village in United States of America

Population2,156
Coordinates38.6067200, -89.6075900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Aviston (-89.60759, 38.60672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.22 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.14 gal · 72.44 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.65 $44.54 $89.08
Diesel $5.30 $50.76 $101.52

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Aviston. The current time is 09:00:03.

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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.