How far is Markham, IL from Havana, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Havana, IL is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
182.72 mi
03h 42m
Flight
152.43 mi
245.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.43 mi
Kilometers
245.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.72 mi
Kilometers
294.06 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havana
Thu, May 14, 4:23 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, May 14, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-14T00:40
Arrive Havana
Thu, May 14, 4:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:34 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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Markham
91.3 mi
01h 51m
To Havana
91.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth

    2361 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dixie Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dixie Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 200 North Road

    46.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East 200 North Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Promenade Street

    1133 ft · 31 sec · South Promenade Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1327 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    17 m · 8 sec · South Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
106 mi · 58%
East 200 North Road
46.6 mi · 25%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 16%
Dixie Road
0.66 mi
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
US 136
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 51m from Markham
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Havana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Markham and 91.5 miles from Havana.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Havana.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Havana. Straight-line distance: 152.43 mi (245.31 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Havana

City in Mason County, Illinois, United States

Population2,945
Coordinates40.3000400, -90.0609500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Havana (-90.06095, 40.30004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Havana. The current time is 00:40:25.

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.