How far is Markham, IL from Edgington, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Edgington, IL is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Edgington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Edgington.
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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
143.5 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Milan
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Road
2131 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
2256 ft · 45 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left
116 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 92nd Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · 92nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto Ridgewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road
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Continue on 28th Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · 28th Street West
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Turn right onto 127th Avenue West
1.5 km · 1 min · 127th Avenue West
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Continue on 42nd Street West
2721 ft · 46 sec · 42nd Street West
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Continue on 134th Avenue West
7 mi · 11 min · 134th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 140th Street West
8 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 140th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Edgington.
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
144 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Edgington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Edgington?
The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Markham and 86.3 miles from Edgington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Edgington.
Stop Ideas Near Ladd
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 Ladd.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Edgington. Straight-line distance: 159.47 mi (256.64 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgington
Township in Rock Island County, Illinois
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 41.3869800, -90.7637500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgington (-90.76375, 41.38698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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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