How far is Markham, IL from Oblong, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Oblong, IL is about 214.4 miles (345 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.4 mi
04h 16m
Flight
179.42 mi
288.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.42 mi
Kilometers
288.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.4 mi
Kilometers
345.05 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oblong
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-23T06:40
Arrive Oblong
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thomasboro
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
107.2 mi
02h 08m
To Oblong
107.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    155.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  16. 16

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  20. 20

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    11.2 mi · 17 min · North 1250th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    87 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    155 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North 1100th Avenue

    12 mi · 18 min · North 1100th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Range Street

    17 m · 2 sec · North Range Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Range Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
155 mi · 73%
North 1100th Avenue
12 mi · 6%
North 1250th Street
11.2 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 16
6.01 mi · 3%
North Haughton Highway
4.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasboro
02h 08m from Markham
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Oblong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Markham and 107.1 miles from Oblong.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Oblong.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

8 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

60 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Oblong. Straight-line distance: 179.42 mi (288.75 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Oblong

Village in the United States

Population1,357
Coordinates39.0019900, -87.9089200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Oblong (-87.90892, 39.00199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.64 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.09
15.14 gal · 57.28 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.55 $57.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.65 $35.23 $70.46
Diesel $5.30 $40.15 $80.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Oblong. The current time is 06:40:12.

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.