How far is Markham, IL from Warsaw, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Warsaw, IL is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
273.62 mi
05h 16m
Flight
212.89 mi
342.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.89 mi
Kilometers
342.61 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.62 mi
Kilometers
440.35 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Markham
Thu, Apr 16, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-16T01:18
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:26 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
Geneseo
IL

Township in Henry County, Illinois

From Markham
136.6 mi
02h 38m
To Warsaw
137 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    2482 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    2553 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria

    1427 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

    21.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Burlington

    28.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Fort Madison

    1531 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Roosevelt Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 71st Street

    5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 61

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61

  15. 15

    Continue on 71st Street

    708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 354th Avenue

    28 mi · 33 min · 354th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1192 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    37 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Warsaw Road

    2869 ft · 57 sec · Warsaw Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County Highway 32

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
144 mi · 53%
US 34 West
50 mi · 18%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.4 mi · 11%
354th Avenue
28 mi · 10%
71st Street
5.81 mi · 2%
Main Street
5.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
212.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geneseo
02h 38m from Markham
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Geneseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Markham and 137 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Markham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Geneseo

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

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

RAIL

Kewanee

29 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Moline, Illinois

29 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

34 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

36 mi away
304 West River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 212.89 mi (342.61 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates40.3592100, -91.4346000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Warsaw (-91.4346, 40.35921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.55 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
19.32 gal · 73.1 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.08 $82.17
Premium $4.65 $44.96 $89.92
Diesel $5.30 $51.24 $102.47

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Warsaw. The current time is 01:18:29.

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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.