How far is Markham, IL from Stockton, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Stockton, IL is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.43 mi
03h 12m
Flight
129.74 mi
208.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.74 mi
Kilometers
208.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.43 mi
Kilometers
250.14 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sat, May 30, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sat, May 30, 5:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Stockton
Sat, May 30, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
77.6 mi
01h 36m
To Stockton
77.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue

    7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East North Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2666 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.7 mi · 38%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
44.1 mi · 28%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 20%
South Galena Avenue
7.32 mi · 5%
US 20 BUS
3.58 mi · 2%
I-39 South
3.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
01h 36m from Markham
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Markham and Sunny near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Markham and 77.9 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Markham and Sunny near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Stockton

#2 Stockton

City in Illinois

Population1,709
Coordinates42.3497400, -90.0067900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Stockton (-90.00679, 42.34974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Stockton. The current time is 11:20:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.