How far is Rossville, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Rossville, IL to Markham, IL is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Markham.
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Start on East Attica Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street
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Turn right onto 2300 East
5.4 mi · 8 min · 2300 East
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Continue on County Road 2300 East
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 2300 East
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Continue on South Chicago St
1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St
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Continue on 2300 East
9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago
1621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 36 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 Rossville and Markham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rossville 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 Rossville to Markham?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Saint Anne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Rossville and 51.4 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Anne
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 Saint Anne.
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Gilman
Rensselaer
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Markham. Straight-line distance: 83.92 mi (135.06 km).
#1 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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