How far is Markham, IL from Pleasant Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL is about 321.1 miles (516.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Pleasant Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Pleasant Grove.
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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
187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
46.8 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 148
1415 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn slight right
36 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Vine Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Vine Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
117 m · 17 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Pleasant Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Pleasant Grove?
The road trip is about 321.1 miles (516.7 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Markham and 160.4 miles from Pleasant Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.73 one way or $85.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 295.61 mi (475.74 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Grove
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 37.4408800, -89.0298000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Grove (-89.0298, 37.44088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.73 | $85.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.19 | $96.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.09 | $120.19 |
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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