How far is Mount Pleasant, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, IL to Markham, IL is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.5 miles (475.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
319.61 mi
04h 59m
Flight
295.44 mi
475.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.44 mi
Kilometers
475.46 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.61 mi
Kilometers
514.37 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 6:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-16T08:51
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Mattoon
IL

City in Illinois

From Mount Pleasant
161.6 mi
02h 29m
To Markham
158 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Pleasant Road

    3262 ft · 2 min · Mt Pleasant Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 750N

    1.2 km · 1 min · 750N

  3. 3

    Continue on 740N

    1.3 km · 1 min · 740N

  4. 4

    Continue on 745N

    1.6 km · 1 min · 745N

  5. 5

    Continue on 750N

    1350 ft · 23 sec · 750N

  6. 6

    Continue on 765N

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 765N

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
181 mi · 57%
Ken Gray Expressway
133 mi · 42%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
765N
1.41 mi
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
745N
1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

181 mi · 03h 15m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
295.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mattoon
02h 29m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant and Scattered 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 Mount Pleasant to Markham?

The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 158 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 295.5 miles (475.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Mattoon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

43 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

71 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

94 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Markham. Straight-line distance: 295.44 mi (475.46 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

Township of Illinois

Population4,670
Coordinates37.4520000, -89.0736900
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Mt Pleasant Road (-89.073818, 37.451964)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.28 gal
42.69 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.07
22.56 gal · 85.38 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.5 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.54 $85.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.97 $95.95
Premium $4.65 $52.50 $104.99
Diesel $5.30 $59.83 $119.66

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 Mount Pleasant and Markham. The current time is 08:51:20.

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.