How far is Roanoke, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Roanoke, IL to Markham, IL is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
113.77 mi
01h 57m
Flight
95.59 mi
153.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.59 mi
Kilometers
153.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.77 mi
Kilometers
183.09 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Fri, Apr 17, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in Roanoke
Fri, Apr 17, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-17T10:37
Arrive Markham
Fri, Apr 17, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
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
Ottawa
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Roanoke
62 mi
00h 58m
To Markham
51.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Husseman Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Husseman Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 2100 E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 1800 North

    5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.9 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    1 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
76 mi · 67%
County Road 1800 North
41.6 mi · 37%
County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 3%
County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 1%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
West Husseman Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

75.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
00h 58m from Roanoke
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Markham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Roanoke and 51.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

32 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

43 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Princeton

52 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Markham. Straight-line distance: 95.59 mi (153.84 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

Village in Illinois, United States

Population1,966
Coordinates40.7961500, -89.1973000
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Husseman Street (-89.197063, 40.795886)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Markham. The current time is 10:37:52.

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.