How far is Markham, IL from Bourbon, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Bourbon, IL is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Bourbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Bourbon.
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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
124.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
825 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 950 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · County Road 950 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 590 East
1.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 590 East
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Continue on North County Road 560 East
116 m · 17 sec · North County Road 560 East
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Continue on North County Road 540 East
2707 ft · 2 min · North County Road 540 East
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Turn right onto County Highway 16
1.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Continue on North County Road 475 East
1278 ft · 56 sec · North County Road 475 East
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Continue on North County Road 490 East
137 m · 21 sec · North County Road 490 East
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Continue on County Road 490E
42 m · 6 sec · County Road 490E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 490E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Bourbon.
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
125 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Bourbon?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Markham and 71.9 miles from Bourbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.70 one way or $47.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbon.
Stop Ideas Near Onarga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gilman
Kankakee
Rantoul
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 132.63 mi (213.44 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bourbon
Township in Douglas County, Illinois
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 39.7455900, -88.3789400 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourbon (-88.37894, 39.74559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
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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