How far is Markham, IL from Chrisman, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Chrisman, IL is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
165.66 mi
03h 13m
Flight
123.68 mi
199.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.66 mi
Kilometers
266.61 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chrisman
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Chrisman
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Loda
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Markham
82.8 mi
01h 36m
To Chrisman
82.8 mi
01h 36m

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
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgetown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
104 mi · 63%
North Neil Street
33 mi · 20%
Georgetown Road
19 mi · 11%
Market Street
3.43 mi · 2%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 2%
North State Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loda
01h 36m from Markham
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Markham and 82.8 miles from Chrisman.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Loda

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

47 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Chrisman. Straight-line distance: 123.68 mi (199.05 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Chrisman

City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates39.8036500, -87.6736400
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Chrisman (-87.67364, 39.80365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $5.29 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $5.84 $34.15 $68.29
Diesel $6.57 $38.44 $76.88

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 Chrisman. The current time is 14:27:46.

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.