How far is Markham, IL from Eden, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Eden, IL is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
314.59 mi
05h 52m
Flight
261.76 mi
421.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.76 mi
Kilometers
421.27 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.59 mi
Kilometers
506.29 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-19T04:38
Arrive Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Markham
157.4 mi
02h 56m
To Eden
157.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Crown Street

    52 m · 13 sec · Crown Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bradford Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Bradford Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bradford Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
248 mi · 79%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
15.7 mi · 5%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
West Water Street
0.56 mi
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
02h 56m from Markham
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.6 miles (506.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from Markham and 157.2 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Eden. Straight-line distance: 261.76 mi (421.27 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eden

Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA

Population1,358
Coordinates38.1206100, -89.6676000
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Eden (-89.6676, 38.12061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.02 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.72
22.2 gal · 84.04 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.86 $83.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.21 $94.42
Premium $4.65 $51.66 $103.32
Diesel $5.30 $58.87 $117.75

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Eden. The current time is 04:38:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.