How far is Port Byron, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Port Byron, IL to Markham, IL is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
158.47 mi
02h 32m
Flight
136.43 mi
219.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.43 mi
Kilometers
219.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.47 mi
Kilometers
255.04 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Port Byron
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Byron
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Byron
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
La Salle
IL

City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

From Port Byron
79.2 mi
01h 16m
To Markham
79.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Port Byron and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Byron and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    25 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2485 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Chicago

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Byron 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
145 mi · 91%
2nd Avenue
11.5 mi · 7%
South High Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.02 mi
163rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Chicago

145 mi · 02h 40m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Salle
01h 16m from Port Byron
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Byron 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 Port Byron to Markham?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Port Byron and 79.3 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Salle

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

24 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

31 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Byron and Markham. Straight-line distance: 136.43 mi (219.57 km).

Port Byron

#1 Port Byron

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,597
Coordinates41.6064200, -90.3354100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-90.335401, 41.606606)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 Port Byron and Markham. The current time is 21:56:36.

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.