How far is Markham, IL from Earlville, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Earlville, IL is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Earlville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Earlville.
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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
63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: De Kalb, Ottawa
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East 17th Road
613 ft · 15 sec · East 17th Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1901 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on East 17th Road
6 mi · 10 min · East 17th Road
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Continue on County Highway 1
1446 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 1
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Continue on Wesley Freebairn Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Wesley Freebairn Road
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Continue on Wesley Freebairn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Wesley Freebairn Road
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Continue on County Highway 1
4.3 mi · 8 min · County Highway 1
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 41
697 ft · 18 sec · County Highway 41
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Continue on South Ottawa Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Ottawa Street
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Turn left onto West Winthrop Street
41 m · 4 sec · West Winthrop Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Winthrop Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Earlville.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Earlville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Earlville?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Aux Sable is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Markham and 41 miles from Earlville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Earlville.
Stop Ideas Near Aux Sable
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Aux Sable.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Earlville. Straight-line distance: 63.42 mi (102.06 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Earlville
City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.9220300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earlville (-88.92203, 41.58948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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