How far is Markham, IL from Bunker Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Bunker Hill, IL is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Bunker Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Bunker Hill.
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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
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Staunton
2013 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Staunton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Staunton Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Hibbard Street
115 m · 8 sec · North Hibbard Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
55 m · 8 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Edwardsville Street
2823 ft · 48 sec · North Edwardsville Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 4
1 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 4
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Turn left onto Staunton Bunker Hill Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · Staunton Bunker Hill Road
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Continue on Warren Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Bunker Hill.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Bunker Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Bunker Hill?
The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Markham and 125.6 miles from Bunker Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Bunker Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Bloomington Finance Department
City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Bunker Hill. Straight-line distance: 212.58 mi (342.12 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bunker Hill
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 39.0428200, -89.9517700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bunker Hill (-89.95177, 39.04282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $3.77 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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