How far is Markham, IL from Cambria, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Cambria, IL is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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
301.15 mi
05h 33m
Flight
274.06 mi
441.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.06 mi
Kilometers
441.06 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.15 mi
Kilometers
484.66 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambria
Sat, Apr 11, 2:34 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sat, Apr 11, 8:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-11T09:01
Arrive Cambria
Sat, Apr 11, 2:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
150.7 mi
02h 46m
To Cambria
150.5 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    32.7 mi · 35 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnston City, Herrin

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Herrin Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Herrin Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Herrin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Herrin Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Herrin Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cambria Road

    67 m · 4 sec · Cambria Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Cambria Road

    2804 ft · 49 sec · Cambria Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 84%
Ken Gray Expressway
32.7 mi · 11%
Herrin Road
6.59 mi · 2%
East Herrin Street
3.11 mi · 1%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

187 mi · 03h 22m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
274.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
02h 46m from Markham
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Markham and 150.5 miles from Cambria.

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

The direct path is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cambria.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Cambria. Straight-line distance: 274.06 mi (441.06 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Cambria

Village in the United States

Population1,648
Coordinates37.7814400, -89.1192500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Cambria (-89.11925, 37.78144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.23 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.17
21.26 gal · 80.46 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.09 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.21 $90.42
Premium $4.65 $49.47 $98.94
Diesel $5.30 $56.38 $112.76

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Cambria. The current time is 09:01:30.

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.