How far is Markham, IL from Carrier Mills, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Carrier Mills, IL is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Carrier Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Carrier Mills.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street
18.2 mi · 26 min · West Deyoung Street
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Turn right onto Carrier Mills Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Carrier Mills Road
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Continue on North Mill Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
139 m · 22 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
75 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Carrier Mills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 leaving Markham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrier Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Carrier Mills?
The road trip is about 316.4 miles (509.2 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Markham and 158.1 miles from Carrier Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrier Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Carrier Mills. Straight-line distance: 274.68 mi (442.06 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrier Mills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,527 |
| Coordinates | 37.6842200, -88.6328300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrier Mills (-88.63283, 37.68422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.51 | $95.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.99 | $103.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.25 | $118.49 |
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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