How far is Markham, IL from Belvidere, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Belvidere, IL is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.91 mi
01h 50m
Flight
75.07 mi
120.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.07 mi
Kilometers
120.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.91 mi
Kilometers
146.31 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belvidere
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Belvidere
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Markham
45.4 mi
00h 55m
To Belvidere
45.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    51.8 mi · 56 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Belvidere

    2210 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belvidere

    737 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Genoa Road

    1844 ft · 38 sec · Genoa Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Belvidere Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Belvidere Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Logan Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Logan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Perry Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East Perry Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
52.6 mi · 58%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 34%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 3%
Belvidere Road
0.8 mi · 1%
I 90 Toll West
0.79 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

51.8 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 55m from Markham
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belvidere.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Markham and 45.5 miles from Belvidere.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Belvidere.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Belvidere. Straight-line distance: 75.07 mi (120.82 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Belvidere

City in Illinois

Population24,731
Coordinates42.2639100, -88.8442700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Belvidere (-88.84427, 42.26391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $5.29 $16.99 $33.97
Premium $5.84 $18.74 $37.47
Diesel $6.57 $21.09 $42.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Belvidere. The current time is 13:21:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.