How far is Markham, IL from Palestine, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Palestine, IL is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Palestine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Palestine.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
155.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
11.2 mi · 17 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left
87 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
155 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1100th Avenue
12 mi · 18 min · North 1100th Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on W Main St
1 km · 57 sec · W Main St
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Continue on East 1050th Avenue
6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 1050th Ave
5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave
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Continue on North Washington Street
922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Franklin Street
2213 ft · 46 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
22 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Palestine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palestine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Palestine?
The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Markham and 115.3 miles from Palestine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palestine.
Stop Ideas Near Champaign
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Champaign.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Palestine. Straight-line distance: 179 mi (288.08 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palestine
Village in Crawford County, Illinois, US
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 39.0036500, -87.6128000 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palestine (-87.6128, 39.00365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.70 | $61.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.17 | $86.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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