How far is Markham, IL from East Dubuque, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to East Dubuque, IL is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and East Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and East Dubuque.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West 147th Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin
3218 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East North Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East North Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Woodbine Street
2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2099 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Diagonal Street
639 ft · 21 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on West Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 18 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 16 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sinsinawa Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1204 ft · 23 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
52 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and East Dubuque.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Rain leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers near East Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to East Dubuque?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Markham and 98.1 miles from East Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Chance Rain Showers near East Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley
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 Cherry Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and East Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 163.51 mi (263.14 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Dubuque
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.4922300, -90.6429100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Dubuque (-90.64291, 42.49223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $32.24 | $64.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $36.57 | $73.14 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $40.33 | $80.67 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $45.41 | $90.81 |
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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