How far is Markham, IL from Roanoke, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Roanoke, IL is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Roanoke.
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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
75.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
1403 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left onto County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E
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Turn straight onto County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on East Husseman Street
1 km · 1 min · East Husseman Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Roanoke.
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 80 West
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 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?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Markham and 62.3 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 95.59 mi (153.84 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,966 |
| Coordinates | 40.7961500, -89.1973000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke (-89.1973, 40.79615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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