How far is Markham, IL from Edinburg, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Edinburg, IL is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.84 mi
03h 41m
Flight
160.61 mi
258.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.61 mi
Kilometers
258.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.84 mi
Kilometers
318.39 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinburg
Sat, Apr 11, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sat, Apr 11, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-11T09:02
Arrive Edinburg
Sat, Apr 11, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 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
Rantoul
IL

Village in Illinois

From Markham
98.9 mi
01h 50m
To Edinburg
98.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur

    2596 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.6 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge left

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 2050 North Road

    1236 ft · 38 sec · East 2050 North Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Eaton Street

    595 ft · 32 sec · North Eaton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    70 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
110 mi · 55%
I 72 West
48.1 mi · 24%
US 51 South
26 mi · 13%
West Springfield Road
8.19 mi · 4%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
East Park Street
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rantoul
01h 50m from Markham
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Edinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Markham and 98.9 miles from Edinburg.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rantoul

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Edinburg. Straight-line distance: 160.61 mi (258.48 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 Edinburg

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates39.6572700, -89.3895300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Edinburg (-89.38953, 39.65727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Edinburg. The current time is 09:02:20.

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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.