How far is Markham, IL from Greenville, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Greenville, IL is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
240.47 mi
04h 24m
Flight
207.48 mi
333.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.48 mi
Kilometers
333.9 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.47 mi
Kilometers
387 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-18T21:54
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
120.2 mi
02h 12m
To Greenville
120.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    46.8 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127: Greenville, Carlyle

    2436 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 127

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 127

  10. 10

    Continue on West Harris Ave

    565 ft · 18 sec · West Harris Ave

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1883 ft · 53 sec · South 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
187 mi · 78%
I 70 West
46.8 mi · 19%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
Illinois Route 127
2.1 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
IL 127
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

187 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
02h 12m from Markham
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Markham and 120.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 207.48 mi (333.9 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Bond County, Illinois, United States

Population6,365
Coordinates38.8922700, -89.4131400
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Greenville (-89.41314, 38.89227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.12 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.03
16.98 gal · 64.24 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.02 $64.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.11 $72.22
Premium $4.65 $39.51 $79.02
Diesel $5.30 $45.03 $90.06

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 Greenville. The current time is 21:54:25.

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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.