How far is Markham, IL from Catlin, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Catlin, IL is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Catlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Catlin.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street
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Take the ramp left
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward G Street
899 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
35 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North G Street
1007 ft · 30 sec · North G Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
2559 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on Catlin Tilton Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Tilton Road
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Continue on North Paris Street
1533 ft · 44 sec · North Paris Street
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Turn right onto Vermilion Street
107 m · 10 sec · Vermilion Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Vermilion Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Catlin.
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 57 South
Merge slight right
104 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Catlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Catlin?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Markham and 74.1 miles from Catlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Catlin.
Stop Ideas Near Buckley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Catlin. Straight-line distance: 105.61 mi (169.97 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catlin
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 1,899 |
| Coordinates | 40.0650400, -87.7019700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catlin (-87.70197, 40.06504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $4.67 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $27.68 | $55.35 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $34.37 | $68.73 |
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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