How far is Rantoul, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Rantoul, IL to Markham, IL is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
100.71 mi
01h 35m
Flight
92.01 mi
148.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.01 mi
Kilometers
148.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.71 mi
Kilometers
162.08 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Rantoul
Thu, Oct 15, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rantoul
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rantoul
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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Rantoul
49.9 mi
00h 47m
To Markham
50.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Century Boulevard

    19 m · 6 sec · South Century Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Champaign Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Champaign Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    2320 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 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 Rantoul 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
94.7 mi · 94%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 3%
East Champaign Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
163rd Street
0.01 mi
South Century Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

94.3 mi · 01h 42m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 47m from Rantoul
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rantoul and Rain near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Rantoul and 50.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

20 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rantoul and Markham. Straight-line distance: 92.01 mi (148.07 km).

Rantoul

#1 Rantoul

Village in Illinois

Population12,305
Coordinates40.3083700, -88.1558800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: South Century Boulevard (-88.155803, 40.308368)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.12
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $16.56 $33.12
Mid-grade $5.29 $18.79 $37.57
Premium $5.84 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $6.57 $23.33 $46.65

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rantoul and Markham. The current time is 13:32:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.