How far is Markham, IL from Bridgeport, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Bridgeport, IL is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
242.77 mi
05h 00m
Flight
199.55 mi
321.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.55 mi
Kilometers
321.15 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.77 mi
Kilometers
390.7 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-17T04:00
Arrive Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
121.5 mi
02h 30m
To Bridgeport
121.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    155.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  20. 20

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  23. 23

    Continue on North West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Butler Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 22 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 800E

    1.5 km · 4 min · 800E

  29. 29

    Continue on Judy Avenue

    2686 ft · 2 min · Judy Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street

    8 m · 7 sec · 5th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1250 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
155 mi · 64%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 16
6.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
199.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
02h 30m from Markham
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Markham and 121.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 199.55 mi (321.15 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Bridgeport

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates38.7058800, -87.7600300
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Bridgeport (-87.76003, 38.70588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.57 gal
32.43 L · about $32.32
Round trip
$64.63
17.14 gal · 64.86 L
Estimated CO2
76.2 kg one way
Round trip: 152.3 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.32 $64.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.45 $72.90
Premium $4.65 $39.88 $79.77
Diesel $5.30 $45.46 $90.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Bridgeport. The current time is 04:00:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.