How far is Nauvoo, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Nauvoo, IL to Markham, IL is about 254 miles (408.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nauvoo and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauvoo and Markham.
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Start on North Wells Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Wells Street
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Turn left onto Mulholland Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Mulholland Street
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Continue on North Horton Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · North Horton Street
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Turn left onto Fort Madison Bridge
1.2 mi · 5 min · Fort Madison Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street
1442 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 354th Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · 354th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit right
1884 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.5 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
3164 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
143.8 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Nauvoo 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 80 East
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 39m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nauvoo and Mostly Sunny near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nauvoo to Markham?
The road trip is about 254 miles (408.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Nauvoo and 126.6 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nauvoo and Mostly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nauvoo and Markham. Straight-line distance: 205.27 mi (330.35 km).
#1 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.11 | $76.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.52 | $95.05 |
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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