How far is Onarga, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Onarga, IL to Markham, IL is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
70.25 mi
01h 08m
Flight
62.83 mi
101.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.06 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Onarga
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onarga
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Markham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onarga
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
Bradley
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Onarga
34.7 mi
00h 34m
To Markham
35.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Front Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Seminary Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Seminary Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1450 North

    136 m · 10 sec · County Road 1450 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Onarga 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
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
64.5 mi · 92%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 4%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
East Seminary Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
County Road 1450 North
0.08 mi
North Front Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradley
00h 34m from Onarga
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Onarga 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 Onarga to Markham?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Onarga and 35.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Onarga and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Bradley

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

3 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Joliet Transportation Center

46 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onarga and Markham. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.12 km).

Onarga

#1 Onarga

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates40.7150400, -88.0061500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Front Street (-88.006238, 40.715051)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Onarga and Markham. The current time is 21:45:58.

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.