How far is Quincy, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Quincy, IL to Markham, IL is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.39 mi
01h 38m
Flight
58.87 mi
94.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.87 mi
Kilometers
94.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.76 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Quincy
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-18T03:29
Arrive Markham
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
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
New Salem
IL

Township in Pike County, Illinois

From Quincy
39.6 mi
00h 49m
To Markham
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    116 m · 36 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Street

    923 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2348 ft · 53 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gardner Expressway

    11.3 mi · 20 min · Gardner Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1083rd Lane

    578 ft · 12 sec · East 1083rd Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 Business East, US 67 North: Jacksonville

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Markham Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Markham Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Markham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quincy 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
58.9 mi · 74%
Gardner Expressway
11.3 mi · 14%
I 72 Business East
6.72 mi · 8%
Markham Road
1.13 mi · 1%
East 1083rd Lane
0.59 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
00h 49m from Quincy
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Quincy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

New Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Quincy and 39.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Quincy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near New Salem

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

52 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Macomb

85 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

Carlinville

95 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

103 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Markham. Straight-line distance: 58.87 mi (94.75 km).

Quincy

#1 Quincy

County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States

Population39,589
Coordinates39.9356000, -91.4098700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
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#2 Markham

City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Population12,165
Coordinates39.7458800, -90.3279000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Quincy (-91.40987, 39.9356)
End: Markham (-90.3279, 39.74588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Markham. The current time is 03:29:27.

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.