How far is Markham, IL from Spring Garden, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Spring Garden, IL is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Spring Garden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Spring Garden.
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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
9 mi · 10 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ina
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ina
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1796 ft · 49 sec · North Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on South Oak Street
1187 ft · 33 sec · South Oak Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on East Ina Road
1 mi · 4 min · East Ina Road
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Continue on North Ina Lane
1.3 km · 3 min · North Ina Lane
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Continue on East Tilton Road
1.1 km · 3 min · East Tilton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tilton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Spring Garden.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Spring Garden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Spring Garden?
The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Markham and 134.8 miles from Spring Garden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Mostly Cloudy near Spring Garden.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Spring Garden. Straight-line distance: 244.88 mi (394.1 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Garden
Township in Jefferson County, Illinois
| Population | 3,208 |
| Coordinates | 38.1631000, -88.8556200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Garden (-88.85562, 38.1631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
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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