How far is Markham, IL from Du Quoin, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Du Quoin, IL is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
296.1 mi
05h 30m
Flight
260.67 mi
419.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.67 mi
Kilometers
419.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.1 mi
Kilometers
476.53 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Du Quoin
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Du Quoin
Thu, Oct 15, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:00 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
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
148.1 mi
02h 45m
To Du Quoin
148 mi
02h 45m

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
87°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Du Quoin.

  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

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1279 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Illinois Route 14

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 14

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 85%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 7%
State Street
12.6 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 14
3.78 mi · 1%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
South Washington Street
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
02h 45m from Markham
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Du Quoin?

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Markham and 148 miles from Du Quoin.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.75 one way or $97.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 260.67 mi (419.5 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Du Quoin

#2 Du Quoin

City in Illinois, USA

Population5,591
Coordinates38.0114400, -89.2361900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.55 L · about $48.75
Round trip
$97.50
20.9 gal · 79.1 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $48.75 $97.50
Mid-grade $5.29 $55.30 $110.60
Premium $5.84 $61.00 $121.99
Diesel $6.57 $68.67 $137.33

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 Du Quoin. The current time is 15:20:50.

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.