How far is Markham, IL from Evans, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Evans, IL is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
104.2 mi
02h 01m
Flight
82.67 mi
133.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.67 mi
Kilometers
133.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.69 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Sat, Apr 18, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-17T22:53
Arrive Evans
Sat, Apr 18, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Nettle Creek
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Markham
52 mi
01h 00m
To Evans
52.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 700 North Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 700 North Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 2800 East

    1 km · 2 min · County Road 2800 East

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2800 East

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
76.1 mi · 73%
I 39 South
24.1 mi · 23%
700 North Road
2.43 mi · 2%
County Road 2800 East
0.63 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
IL 17
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettle Creek
01h 00m from Markham
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Markham and 52.2 miles from Evans.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evans.

Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

43 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Mendota station

46 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Evans. Straight-line distance: 82.67 mi (133.04 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 Evans

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,161
Coordinates41.0380900, -89.1056400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Evans (-89.10564, 41.03809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Evans. The current time is 22:53:30.

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.