How far is Neoga, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Neoga, IL to Markham, IL is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.19 mi
02h 42m
Flight
162.1 mi
260.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.1 mi
Kilometers
260.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.19 mi
Kilometers
280.33 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, May 3, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Neoga
Sun, May 3, 12:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neoga
2026-05-03T06:59
Arrive Markham
Sun, May 3, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neoga
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paxton
IL

City in Ford County, Illinois

From Neoga
86.6 mi
01h 21m
To Markham
87.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    31 m · 8 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 000 North

    2031 ft · 47 sec · County Road 000 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    167.5 mi · 3 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Neoga 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
168 mi · 96%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 2%
Oak Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
County Road 000 North
0.38 mi
West 6th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

167 mi · 03h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
01h 21m from Neoga
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Neoga and Partly Cloudy near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Neoga and 87.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Neoga and Partly Cloudy near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

18 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

35 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

40 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

54 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neoga and Markham. Straight-line distance: 162.1 mi (260.88 km).

Neoga

#1 Neoga

City in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States

Population1,585
Coordinates39.3194800, -88.4528300
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-88.452855, 39.319429)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Neoga and Markham. The current time is 06:59:50.

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.