How far is Markham, IL from Mascoutah, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Mascoutah, IL is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.66 mi
05h 13m
Flight
241.42 mi
388.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.42 mi
Kilometers
388.53 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.66 mi
Kilometers
453.28 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mascoutah
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 16, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-15T23:18
Arrive Mascoutah
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:32 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
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Markham
140.9 mi
02h 36m
To Mascoutah
140.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1665 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    19.2 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    51 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    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 Mascoutah.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
187 mi · 67%
I 70 West
71.4 mi · 25%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
IL 4
0.32 mi
East Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

187 mi · 03h 22m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
02h 36m from Markham
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Mascoutah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Markham and 140.8 miles from Mascoutah.

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

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 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 $37.48 one way or $74.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Mascoutah. Straight-line distance: 241.42 mi (388.53 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Mascoutah

City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

Population8,076
Coordinates38.4903300, -89.7931500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Mascoutah (-89.79315, 38.49033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.62 L · about $37.48
Round trip
$74.97
19.88 gal · 75.24 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.48 $74.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.27 $84.55
Premium $4.65 $46.26 $92.52
Diesel $5.30 $52.72 $105.44

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Mascoutah. The current time is 23:18:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.