How far is Markham, IL from Philo, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Philo, IL is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.92 mi
02h 27m
Flight
112.28 mi
180.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.28 mi
Kilometers
180.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.92 mi
Kilometers
201.04 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philo
Sun, May 3, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, May 3, 1:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-03T08:40
Arrive Philo
Sun, May 3, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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

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
Gilman
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
62.5 mi
01h 13m
To Philo
62.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Market Street

    1379 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Market Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Neil Street

    1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 130: University Avenue

    1897 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2282 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North High Cross Road

    2694 ft · 56 sec · North High Cross Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South High Cross Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South High Cross Road

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1600 East

    5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600 East

  20. 20

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    2103 ft · 49 sec · North Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    934 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
104 mi · 84%
County Road 1600 East
5.55 mi · 4%
North Neil Street
4.09 mi · 3%
Market Street
3.43 mi · 3%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 2%
East University Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight right

104 mi · 01h 53m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilman
01h 13m from Markham
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Markham and Mostly Clear near Philo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Markham and 62.4 miles from Philo.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Markham and Mostly Clear near Philo.

Stop Ideas Near Gilman

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

1 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

41 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

53 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Philo. Straight-line distance: 112.28 mi (180.69 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Philo

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,378
Coordinates40.0069800, -88.1581000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Philo (-88.1581, 40.00698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Philo. The current time is 08:40:19.

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.