How far is Markham, IL from Manito, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Manito, IL is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.11 mi
03h 21m
Flight
135.35 mi
217.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.35 mi
Kilometers
217.83 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.11 mi
Kilometers
273.76 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manito
Wed, May 13, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, May 14, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-13T17:25
Arrive Manito
Wed, May 13, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Markham
85 mi
01h 40m
To Manito
85.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29: Pekin, East Peoria

    1906 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    766 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Radio City Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Radio City Drive

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Radio City Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Radio City Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North 8th Street

    3002 ft · 51 sec · North 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 5th Street

    2109 ft · 36 sec · North 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Eliza Street

    1767 ft · 30 sec · Ann Eliza Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Manito Road

    12.5 mi · 20 min · East Manito Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hwy Boulevard

    2344 ft · 1 min · Hwy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Adams Street

    153 m · 19 sec · North Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    586 ft · 16 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
87 mi · 51%
I 80 West
28.4 mi · 17%
I 74 West
28 mi · 16%
East Manito Road
12.5 mi · 7%
I 474 West
5.05 mi · 3%
Radio City Drive
3.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

86.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 40m from Markham
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Manito.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Markham and 85.1 miles from Manito.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Manito.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Manito. Straight-line distance: 135.35 mi (217.83 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Manito

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,467
Coordinates40.4258700, -89.7792800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Manito (-89.77928, 40.42587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Manito. The current time is 17:25:54.

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