How far is Milton, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Milton, IL to Markham, IL is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
267.82 mi
04h 16m
Flight
226.53 mi
364.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.53 mi
Kilometers
364.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.82 mi
Kilometers
431.02 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Tue, Apr 14, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Milton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-14T16:48
Arrive Markham
Tue, Apr 14, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Milton
133.5 mi
02h 08m
To Markham
134.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ethel Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Ethel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spaulding Street

    79 m · 17 sec · Spaulding Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Brown Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seminary Street

    1278 ft · 36 sec · Seminary Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · College Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Macarthur Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West MacArthur Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West MacArthur Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on West Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  10. 10

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 140

    135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1515 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

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

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
123 mi · 46%
State Route 140
107 mi · 40%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 11%
West Macarthur Drive
2.69 mi · 1%
College Avenue
2.12 mi · 1%
West Bethalto Drive
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 140

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 08m from Milton
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Milton and 134.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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 McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 13.5 mi away

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109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Markham. Straight-line distance: 226.53 mi (364.56 km).

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#1 Milton

Town in Illinois, USA

Population259
Coordinates38.8989400, -90.1423300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Ethel Avenue (-90.142313, 38.899234)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $35.64
Round trip
$71.27
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.64 $71.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.19 $80.38
Premium $4.65 $43.98 $87.96
Diesel $5.30 $50.12 $100.25

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Markham. The current time is 16:48:06.

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.