How far is Markham, IL from Beckemeyer, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Beckemeyer, IL is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Beckemeyer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Beckemeyer.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St
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Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue
15.1 mi · 18 min · West Missouri Avenue
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Continue on Old US Hwy 50
2 mi · 4 min · Old US Hwy 50
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Continue on Highway 50 East
1307 ft · 26 sec · Highway 50 East
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Continue on Old Hwy 50
687 ft · 19 sec · Old Hwy 50
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Turn left onto Louis Street
1278 ft · 56 sec · Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Beckemeyer.
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 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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckemeyer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Beckemeyer?
The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Markham and 128.8 miles from Beckemeyer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckemeyer.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
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Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Beckemeyer. Straight-line distance: 226.02 mi (363.74 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckemeyer
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 38.6056000, -89.4359200 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beckemeyer (-89.43592, 38.6056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.27 | $96.53 |
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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