How far is Markham, IL from Avon, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Avon, IL is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
202.8 mi
03h 54m
Flight
156.39 mi
251.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.39 mi
Kilometers
251.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.8 mi
Kilometers
326.37 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
101.3 mi
01h 57m
To Avon
101.5 mi
01h 57m

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
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    1617 ft · 32 sec · South Western Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Commercial Drive

    9.6 mi · 15 min · South Commercial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
144 mi · 71%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.4 mi · 15%
South Linwood Road
10.1 mi · 5%
South Commercial Drive
9.61 mi · 5%
US 34 West
5.04 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 57m from Markham
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 101.3 miles from Markham and 101.5 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Avon. Straight-line distance: 156.39 mi (251.68 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Avon

Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population699
Coordinates40.6642100, -90.4348500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Avon (-90.43485, 40.66421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.09 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
14.32 gal · 54.18 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.00 $54.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.45 $60.90
Premium $4.65 $33.32 $66.65
Diesel $5.30 $37.98 $75.95

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 Avon. The current time is 04:26:23.

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.