How far is Markham, IL from Bethalto, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Bethalto, IL is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Bethalto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Bethalto.
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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
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on East Bethalto Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · East Bethalto Drive
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Turn right onto South Prairie Street
2920 ft · 2 min · South Prairie Street
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Turn left onto West Sherman Street
2 m · 1 sec · West Sherman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sherman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Bethalto.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethalto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Bethalto?
The road trip is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Markham and 130.9 miles from Bethalto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethalto.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Bethalto. Straight-line distance: 222.92 mi (358.76 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethalto
Village in Illinois
| Population | 9,201 |
| Coordinates | 38.9092100, -90.0406600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethalto (-90.04066, 38.90921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $4.67 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.85 | $97.69 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $60.65 | $121.30 |
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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