How far is Markham, IL from Lovington, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Lovington, IL is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Lovington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Lovington.
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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
124.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Tolono, Pesotum, Tuscola
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
825 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 950 North
8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road 950 North
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Continue on United States Route 36
3077 ft · 57 sec · United States Route 36
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Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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Continue on North Vine Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Turn right onto West Columbia Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Columbia Street
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Continue on 210 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · 210 N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South County Street
2039 ft · 43 sec · South County Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
144 m · 21 sec · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Lovington.
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
125 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Lovington?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Markham and 80.5 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Lovington.
Stop Ideas Near Loda
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 Loda.
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Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 138.76 mi (223.31 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lovington
Township in Moultrie County, Illinois
| Population | 1,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.7155900, -88.6325600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lovington (-88.63256, 39.71559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
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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