How far is Markham, IL from Burgess, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Burgess, IL is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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 03h 41m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Burgess.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Burgess.
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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
143.5 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
2553 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria
1427 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto IL 81
1.5 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Continue on South Street
2263 ft · 38 sec · South Street
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Continue on IL 81
1.2 km · 1 min · IL 81
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto US 67
5.4 mi · 8 min · US 67
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Turn right onto 40th Avenue
2.6 mi · 10 min · 40th Avenue
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Turn right onto 235th Street
610 ft · 27 sec · 235th Street
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Turn slight left onto 41st Avenue
752 ft · 33 sec · 41st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 41st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Burgess.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 39m
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 Likely leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Burgess?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Markham and 91.7 miles from Burgess.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Markham and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.
Stop Ideas Near Malden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malden.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Burgess. Straight-line distance: 156.17 mi (251.33 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burgess
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.1272600, -90.6415300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burgess (-90.64153, 41.12726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
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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