How far is Markham, IL from Oregon, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Oregon, IL is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.21 mi
02h 14m
Flight
89.22 mi
143.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.22 mi
Kilometers
143.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.21 mi
Kilometers
174.14 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Willow Creek
IL

Township in Lee County, Illinois

From Markham
54 mi
01h 07m
To Oregon
54.2 mi
01h 07m

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
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    24.4 mi · 30 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: Sycamore, Oregon

    2010 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    16.4 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
59.3 mi · 55%
Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 19%
I 39 North
7.04 mi · 7%
Kedzie Avenue
2.28 mi · 2%
I 88 West Toll
1.55 mi · 1%
I 294 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Creek
01h 07m from Markham
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Markham and 54.2 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

20 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

27 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

47 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

50 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 89.22 mi (143.58 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Oregon

City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States

Population3,449
Coordinates42.0147500, -89.3323300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Oregon (-89.33233, 42.01475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.64
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.82 $35.64
Mid-grade $5.29 $20.22 $40.43
Premium $5.84 $22.30 $44.59
Diesel $6.57 $25.10 $50.20

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 Oregon. The current time is 15:20:01.

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.