How far is Markham, IL from Witt, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Witt, IL is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Witt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Witt.
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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
109.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
24.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto South Shumway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Shumway Street
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Continue on County Highway 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1
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Continue on North 1250 East Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road
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Continue on North 1300 East Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road
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Continue on Taylorville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road
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Continue on North Spruce Street
3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East Ford Avenue
68 m · 15 sec · East Ford Avenue
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Turn left onto Hirst Street
56 m · 8 sec · Hirst Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hirst Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Witt.
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
109 mi · 01h 58m
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 Sunny leaving Markham and Mostly Sunny near Witt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Witt?
The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Markham and 105.3 miles from Witt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Mostly Sunny near Witt.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro
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 Thomasboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Witt. Straight-line distance: 183.4 mi (295.16 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Witt
City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 833 |
| Coordinates | 39.2564400, -89.3481400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Witt (-89.34814, 39.25644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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