How far is Markham, IL from Kingston, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Kingston, IL is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Kingston.
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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
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
77.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Barry
1770 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Township Road 1745E
2705 ft · 1 min · Township Road 1745E
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Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi · 8 min · Twnshp 1700E
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Continue on East 2400th Street
4.1 mi · 10 min · East 2400th Street
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Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North 400th Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2500th Street
148 m · 23 sec · East 2500th Street
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Turn right onto North 408th Avenue
616 ft · 27 sec · North 408th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 408th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Kingston.
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 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.
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 Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Kingston?
The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Markham and 137 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 213.4 mi (343.44 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.8167100, -91.0279100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-91.02791, 39.81671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.96 | $89.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
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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