How far is Ramsey, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Ramsey, IL to Markham, IL is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.11 mi
03h 28m
Flight
184.86 mi
297.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.86 mi
Kilometers
297.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.11 mi
Kilometers
349.41 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Ramsey
108 mi
01h 44m
To Markham
109.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Front Street

    33 m · 13 sec · East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    59 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Superior Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  5. 5

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    46.1 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago

    1520 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
110 mi · 51%
North 2600 East Road
37.6 mi · 17%
South Superior Street
14.6 mi · 7%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
01h 44m from Ramsey
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ramsey 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 Ramsey to Markham?

The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Ramsey and 109.1 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Markham. Straight-line distance: 184.86 mi (297.5 km).

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#1 Ramsey

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates39.1444900, -89.1086800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Front Street (-89.108955, 39.144507)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.65 $35.65 $71.30
Diesel $5.30 $40.63 $81.26

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 Ramsey and Markham. The current time is 06:00:22.

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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.