How far is Markham, IL from Randolph, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Randolph, IL is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.24 mi
06h 11m
Flight
273.3 mi
439.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.3 mi
Kilometers
439.83 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.24 mi
Kilometers
521.81 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM CST
Return by in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-06T11:12
Arrive Randolph
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM CST
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Markham
162.2 mi
03h 05m
To Randolph
162.1 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    573 ft · 23 sec · Chester Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wine Hill Road

    40 m · 4 sec · Wine Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wine Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
248 mi · 77%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 2%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 2%
I 80 West
2.73 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
273.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
03h 05m from Markham
Leave By
11:36 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Markham and Slight Chance Drizzle near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Markham and 162.1 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.70 one way or $105.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Markham and Slight Chance Drizzle near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 273.3 mi (439.83 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 Randolph

City in Illinois, United States

Population4,394
Coordinates37.9667200, -89.7498300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Randolph (-89.74983, 37.96672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.31 L · about $52.70
Round trip
$105.41
22.88 gal · 86.62 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $52.70 $105.41
Mid-grade $5.24 $59.95 $119.89
Premium $5.79 $66.28 $132.57
Diesel $6.59 $75.41 $150.82

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Randolph. The current time is 11:12:24.

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.