How far is Millstadt, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Millstadt, IL to Markham, IL is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
287.46 mi
04h 29m
Flight
250.81 mi
403.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.81 mi
Kilometers
403.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.46 mi
Kilometers
462.63 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:50 PM CDT
Return by in Millstadt
Thu, Oct 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millstadt
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millstadt
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
Lawndale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Millstadt
143.5 mi
02h 14m
To Markham
143.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    10 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    7 mi · 12 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Camp Jackson Road

    152 m · 10 sec · Camp Jackson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Missouri Avenue

    2309 ft · 49 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1937 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    57 m · 4 sec · South 88th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    938 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
240 mi · 84%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 10%
I 255 North
7.87 mi · 3%
North Jefferson Street
7.02 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
South 88th Street
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawndale
02h 14m from Millstadt
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Millstadt and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Millstadt and 143.9 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.30 one way or $94.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Millstadt and Rain near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Lawndale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

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City of Lincoln
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Lincoln

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700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.

RAIL

Lincoln

10 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Springfield station

56 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millstadt and Markham. Straight-line distance: 250.81 mi (403.64 km).

Millstadt

#1 Millstadt

Village in St.

Population3,821
Coordinates38.4614400, -90.0917800
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-90.09178, 38.46143)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.4 L · about $47.30
Round trip
$94.61
20.28 gal · 76.8 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $47.30 $94.61
Mid-grade $5.29 $53.66 $107.32
Premium $5.84 $59.19 $118.37
Diesel $6.57 $66.63 $133.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Millstadt and Markham. The current time is 13:21:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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