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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.72 mi
04h 44m
Flight
226.02 mi
363.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.02 mi
Kilometers
363.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.72 mi
Kilometers
414.76 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckemeyer
Tue, Apr 14, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Wed, Apr 15, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-14T18:10
Arrive Beckemeyer
Tue, Apr 14, 10:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Markham
128.9 mi
02h 22m
To Beckemeyer
128.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

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.

  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

    15.1 mi · 18 min · West Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    2 mi · 4 min · Old US Hwy 50

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 50 East

    1307 ft · 26 sec · Highway 50 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Hwy 50

    687 ft · 19 sec · Old Hwy 50

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Louis Street

    1278 ft · 56 sec · Louis Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
228 mi · 89%
West Missouri Avenue
15.1 mi · 6%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
02h 22m from Markham
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Beckemeyer. Straight-line distance: 226.02 mi (363.74 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Beckemeyer

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population999
Coordinates38.6056000, -89.4359200
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Beckemeyer (-89.43592, 38.6056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.43 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.63
18.2 gal · 68.86 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Beckemeyer. The current time is 18:10:09.

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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.