How far is Markham, IL from Kincaid, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Kincaid, IL is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Kincaid.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Kincaid.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
109.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Water Street
845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Webster Street
2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street
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Continue on West Springfield Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road
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Turn left onto E 1500 North Road
6 mi · 11 min · E 1500 North Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
159 m · 23 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Dial Street
49 m · 7 sec · Dial Street
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Continue on Dial Street
64 m · 9 sec · Dial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Kincaid.
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 57 South
Merge slight right
109 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kincaid.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Kincaid?
The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Markham and 98.2 miles from Kincaid.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.33 one way or $64.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kincaid.
Stop Ideas Near Rantoul
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 Rantoul.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Kincaid. Straight-line distance: 165.32 mi (266.05 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kincaid
City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 39.5886600, -89.4145400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kincaid (-89.41454, 39.58866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $45.54 | $91.07 |
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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