How far is Markham, IL from Flanagan, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Flanagan, IL is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Flanagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Flanagan.
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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
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
53.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Pontiac, Flanagan
1958 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Reynolds Street
796 ft · 16 sec · West Reynolds Street
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 1700 North Road
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Continue on E 1700 N Rd
1.9 mi · 3 min · E 1700 N Rd
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · East 1700 North Road
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Continue on E 1700 N Rd
134 m · 9 sec · E 1700 N Rd
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Continue on East Falcon Highway
2444 ft · 54 sec · East Falcon Highway
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
2533 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Lumber Street
121 m · 23 sec · Lumber Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Flanagan.
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 55 South
Merge slight left
53.3 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flanagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Flanagan?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Godley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Markham and 46.8 miles from Flanagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flanagan.
Stop Ideas Near Godley
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 Godley.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Flanagan. Straight-line distance: 78.21 mi (125.87 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flanagan
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 40.8780900, -88.8611800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flanagan (-88.86118, 40.87809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
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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