How far is Markham, IL from Casey, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Casey, IL is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
196.82 mi
03h 47m
Flight
159.3 mi
256.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.3 mi
Kilometers
256.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.82 mi
Kilometers
316.75 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Casey
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Casey
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 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
Rantoul
IL

Village in Illinois

From Markham
98.4 mi
01h 53m
To Casey
98.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    155.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1903 ft · 37 sec · North Haughton Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1616 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 49: Casey, Kansas

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
155 mi · 79%
North Haughton Highway
10.6 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 16
6.01 mi · 3%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
County Road 1825 East
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rantoul
01h 53m from Markham
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Casey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Markham and 98.4 miles from Casey.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Casey.

Stop Ideas Near Rantoul

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Casey. Straight-line distance: 159.3 mi (256.37 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Casey

City in Illinois

Population2,585
Coordinates39.2992000, -87.9925300
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Casey (-87.99253, 39.2992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.29 L · about $32.42
Round trip
$64.84
13.9 gal · 52.58 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $32.42 $64.84
Mid-grade $5.29 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $5.84 $40.57 $81.13
Diesel $6.57 $45.67 $91.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Casey. The current time is 14:16:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.