How far is Markham, IL from Royalton, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Royalton, IL is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Douglas County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Royalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Royalton.
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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
27.1 mi · 29 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 149
1383 ft · 29 sec · Illinois Route 149
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Route 149
29 m · 2 sec · Illinois Route 149
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Exit the roundabout onto Illinois Route 149
5.5 mi · 10 min · Illinois Route 149
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Continue on Linden Street
2231 ft · 50 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 3rd South Street
21 m · 1 sec · 3rd South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Royalton.
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
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Royalton?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Markham and 147 miles from Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalton.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 267.64 mi (430.72 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royalton
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 37.8769900, -89.1145200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton (-89.11452, 37.87699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.31 | $96.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
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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