How far is Markham, IL from Centreville, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Centreville, IL is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Centreville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Centreville.
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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
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
82 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 West: Missouri Avenue, East Saint Louis
2833 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Missouri Avenue
2946 ft · 52 sec · New Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue
150 m · 22 sec · Old Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto North 42nd Street
1785 ft · 53 sec · North 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Converse Avenue
56 m · 10 sec · Converse Avenue
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Turn right onto South 42nd Street
1366 ft · 54 sec · South 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Trendley Avenue
575 ft · 25 sec · Trendley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trendley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Centreville.
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 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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Centreville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Centreville?
The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Markham and 139.8 miles from Centreville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.00 one way or $91.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Centreville.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 244.44 mi (393.39 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centreville
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,844 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833800, -90.1251100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centreville (-90.12511, 38.58338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $46.00 | $91.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $52.18 | $104.36 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $57.55 | $115.11 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $64.79 | $129.58 |
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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