How far is Markham, IL from Mahomet, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Mahomet, IL is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.82 mi
02h 12m
Flight
103.48 mi
166.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.48 mi
Kilometers
166.53 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.82 mi
Kilometers
191.22 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahomet
Thu, Oct 15, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Mahomet
Thu, Oct 15, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Danforth
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Markham
59.4 mi
01h 06m
To Mahomet
59.4 mi
01h 06m

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
75°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2125 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Gibson City, Mahomet

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 400 East

    142 m · 11 sec · County Road 400 East

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    1785 ft · 51 sec · North Lombard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1270 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
107 mi · 90%
I 74 West
7.05 mi · 6%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
North Lombard Street
0.34 mi
IL 47
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

107 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danforth
01h 06m from Markham
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mahomet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danforth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Markham and 59.4 miles from Mahomet.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.55 one way or $39.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danforth

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

7 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Mahomet. Straight-line distance: 103.48 mi (166.53 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Mahomet

Village in Illinois, United States

Population8,968
Coordinates40.1953100, -88.4042200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Mahomet (-88.40422, 40.19531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $19.55
Round trip
$39.09
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $19.55 $39.09
Mid-grade $5.29 $22.17 $44.35
Premium $5.84 $24.46 $48.91
Diesel $6.57 $27.53 $55.06

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 Mahomet. The current time is 14:34:18.

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.