How far is Randolph, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Randolph, IL to Markham, IL is about 318.5 miles (512.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and Markham.
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Start on Wine Hill Road
40 m · 9 sec · Wine Hill Road
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Turn right onto Chester Road
573 ft · 16 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
16.7 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Water Street
2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
1557 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51
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Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
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Continue on South Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2149 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Randolph and Markham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Randolph and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Randolph to Markham?
The road trip is about 318.5 miles (512.6 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Randolph and 160.1 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.78 one way or $103.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Randolph and Partly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Markham. Straight-line distance: 273.3 mi (439.83 km).
#1 Randolph
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,394 |
| Coordinates | 37.9667200, -89.7498300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 513 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $51.78 | $103.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $58.90 | $117.80 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $65.12 | $130.25 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $74.09 | $148.19 |
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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