How far is Markham, IL from Fairfield, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Fairfield, IL is about 248 miles (399.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Fairfield.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
182.1 mi · 3 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Sigel, Effingham
1753 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Fayette Avenue
1123 ft · 33 sec · East Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South Banker Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Banker Street
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Continue on County Road 925 East
16.2 mi · 24 min · County Road 925 East
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Turn slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1400 E
10.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 1400 E
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Continue on Central Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Central Street
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Continue on County Road 1800N
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 1800N
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Turn straight onto County Road 1600E
4.6 mi · 7 min · County Road 1600E
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Continue on Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on County Road 1600E
6.4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600E
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
18 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Fairfield.
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 57 South
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 248 miles (399.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Sadorus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Markham and 123.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Sadorus
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 Sadorus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 224.89 mi (361.92 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,889 |
| Coordinates | 38.3789400, -88.3597700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-88.35977, 38.37894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $4.67 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $46.31 | $92.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $51.07 | $102.15 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $57.50 | $114.99 |
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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