How far is Markham, IL from Dupo, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Dupo, IL is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
286.15 mi
05h 18m
Flight
250.8 mi
403.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.8 mi
Kilometers
403.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.15 mi
Kilometers
460.52 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dupo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Dupo
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Markham
143 mi
02h 39m
To Dupo
143.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    82 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Dupo

    1279 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2761 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    40 m · 7 sec · South 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
240 mi · 84%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 10%
I 255 South
16.2 mi · 6%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
South Main Street
0.52 mi
I 255
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 39m from Markham
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Markham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dupo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Markham and 143.1 miles from Dupo.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.12 one way or $94.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dupo.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City of Lincoln
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Dupo. Straight-line distance: 250.8 mi (403.62 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Dupo

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,845
Coordinates38.5161600, -90.2103900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Dupo (-90.21039, 38.51616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.22 L · about $47.12
Round trip
$94.23
20.2 gal · 76.44 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $47.12 $94.23
Mid-grade $5.29 $53.45 $106.90
Premium $5.84 $58.95 $117.91
Diesel $6.57 $66.37 $132.73

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 Dupo. The current time is 13:21:11.

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.