How far is Markham, IL from Burton, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Burton, IL is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
299.89 mi
05h 37m
Flight
219.58 mi
353.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.58 mi
Kilometers
353.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.89 mi
Kilometers
482.63 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-15T02:57
Arrive Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Markham
149.8 mi
02h 48m
To Burton
150.1 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 172 North: Quincy

    1.3 km · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Quincy

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2169 ft · 47 sec · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 63rd Street

    1 km · 3 min · North 63rd Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    3.3 mi · 8 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 5

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 5

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    642 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1003rd Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
158 mi · 53%
I 72 West
92.9 mi · 31%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 9%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.6 mi · 5%
State Street
3.29 mi · 1%
I 172 North
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.3 mi
219.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 48m from Markham
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Markham and 150.1 miles from Burton.

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

The direct path is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burton.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Burton. Straight-line distance: 219.58 mi (353.38 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population862
Coordinates39.9047700, -91.2490300
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Burton (-91.24903, 39.90477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.06 L · about $39.90
Round trip
$79.79
21.16 gal · 80.12 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.90 $79.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.00 $89.99
Premium $4.65 $49.24 $98.48
Diesel $5.30 $56.12 $112.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Burton. The current time is 02:57:40.

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.