How far is Marquette Heights, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Marquette Heights, IL to Markham, IL is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marquette Heights and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marquette Heights and Markham.
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Start on Joliet Road
75 m · 16 sec · Joliet Road
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Continue on Joliet Road
1278 ft · 47 sec · Joliet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto LaSalle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · LaSalle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Radio City Drive
885 ft · 18 sec · Radio City Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marquette Heights and Markham.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Marquette Heights and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marquette Heights to Markham?
The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Marquette Heights and 75.7 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marquette Heights and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marquette Heights and Markham. Straight-line distance: 119.96 mi (193.05 km).
#1 Marquette Heights
City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 40.6175400, -89.6003800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
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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