How far is Markham, IL from East Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to East Peoria, IL is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.82 mi
02h 47m
Flight
117.18 mi
188.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.18 mi
Kilometers
188.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.82 mi
Kilometers
239.5 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T11:30
Arrive East Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Markham
74.3 mi
01h 23m
To East Peoria
74.5 mi
01h 23m

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
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and East Peoria.

  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

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West, US 24, IL 29 South, IL 116: North Main Street

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2610 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
87 mi · 58%
I 74 West
32.1 mi · 22%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 19%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
North Main Street
0.49 mi
US 150 West
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

86.6 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 23m from Markham
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to East Peoria?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Markham and 74.5 miles from East Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and East Peoria. Straight-line distance: 117.18 mi (188.59 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
East Peoria

#2 East Peoria

City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA

Population22,344
Coordinates40.6661500, -89.5801000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: East Peoria (-89.5801, 40.66615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $24.49
Round trip
$48.98
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.49 $48.98
Mid-grade $5.29 $27.78 $55.57
Premium $5.84 $30.64 $61.29
Diesel $6.57 $34.50 $69.00

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 East Peoria. The current time is 11:30:52.

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.