How far is Markham, IL from Saratoga, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Saratoga, IL is about 318 miles (511.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 56m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Saratoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Saratoga.
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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
55.4 mi · 59 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lick Creek Road
1550 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lick Creek Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Lick Creek Road
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Turn right onto New Saratoga Road
2.5 mi · 9 min · New Saratoga Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Saratoga Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Saratoga.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Markham and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Saratoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Saratoga?
The road trip is about 318 miles (511.8 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 159.1 miles from Markham and 158.9 miles from Saratoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.17 one way or $106.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Markham and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Saratoga.
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 Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 292.77 mi (471.16 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saratoga
Township in Marshall County, Illinois
| Population | 255 |
| Coordinates | 37.5089400, -89.1570200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga (-89.15702, 37.50894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.74 | $53.17 | $106.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $60.17 | $120.35 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $66.40 | $132.80 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $74.51 | $149.02 |
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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