How far is Markham, IL from Green Rock, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Green Rock, IL is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
148.42 mi
02h 46m
Flight
137.98 mi
222.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.42 mi
Kilometers
238.86 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Green Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Utica
IL

Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Markham
74.1 mi
01h 23m
To Green Rock
74.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Green Rock.

  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

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Davenport

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6

    1350 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · 7th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Green Park Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Green Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
145 mi · 98%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
US 6
0.26 mi
Green Park Avenue
0.02 mi
163rd Street
0.01 mi
7th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 23m from Markham
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Green Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Green Rock?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Markham and 74.4 miles from Green Rock.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Green Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

53 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

56 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Green Rock. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.05 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 Green Rock

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,970
Coordinates41.4730900, -90.3576300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Green Rock (-90.35763, 41.47309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Green Rock. The current time is 05:50:07.

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.