How far is Markham, IL from Okawville, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Okawville, IL is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
286.3 mi
05h 12m
Flight
239.35 mi
385.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.35 mi
Kilometers
385.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.3 mi
Kilometers
460.76 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okawville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-19T02:44
Arrive Okawville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
143.2 mi
02h 36m
To Okawville
143.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 177

    1728 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
248 mi · 87%
I 64 West
32.8 mi · 11%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
0.55 mi
IL 177
0.33 mi
163rd Street
0.01 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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
02h 36m from Markham
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Okawville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Markham and 143.1 miles from Okawville.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Okawville. Straight-line distance: 239.35 mi (385.19 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Okawville

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,349
Coordinates38.4342200, -89.5503700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Okawville (-89.55037, 38.43422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.24 L · about $38.09
Round trip
$76.17
20.2 gal · 76.48 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.09 $76.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.96 $85.91
Premium $4.65 $47.01 $94.01
Diesel $5.30 $53.57 $107.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Okawville. The current time is 02:44:56.

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.