How far is Markham, IL from Ina, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Ina, IL is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.48 mi
04h 51m
Flight
246.34 mi
396.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.34 mi
Kilometers
396.44 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.48 mi
Kilometers
428.86 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ina
Thu, Oct 15, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Ina
Thu, Oct 15, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Markham
133.3 mi
02h 25m
To Ina
133.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ina

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ina

    25 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1796 ft · 49 sec · North Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue

    52 m · 5 sec · North Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Oak Street

    1187 ft · 33 sec · South Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1289 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 95%
Ken Gray Expressway
9.26 mi · 3%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
North Avenue
0.37 mi
West 3rd Street
0.24 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
246.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 25m from Markham
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Markham and 133.2 miles from Ina.

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

The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.85 one way or $87.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Ina. Straight-line distance: 246.34 mi (396.44 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Ina

Village in Jefferson County, United States

Population2,279
Coordinates38.1511600, -88.9039600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Ina (-88.90396, 38.15116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.6 L · about $43.85
Round trip
$87.70
18.8 gal · 71.2 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $43.85 $87.70
Mid-grade $5.29 $49.74 $99.49
Premium $5.84 $54.87 $109.74
Diesel $6.57 $61.77 $123.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Ina. The current time is 14:34:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.