How far is Paris, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Paris, IL to Markham, IL is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Markham.
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Start on West Court Street
102 m · 20 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left onto IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street
752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
103.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 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 Paris 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-57 North
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Markham?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Paris and 92.1 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
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 Ludlow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Markham. Straight-line distance: 136.98 mi (220.44 km).
#1 Paris
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,144 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111500, -87.6961400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $4.67 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $33.92 | $67.84 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
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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