How far is Saint Jacob, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Saint Jacob, IL to Markham, IL is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Jacob and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Jacob and Markham.
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Start on South Douglas Street
2337 ft · 1 min · South Douglas Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 40
5.7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 40
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 40
46 m · 3 sec · US Highway 40
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 40
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 40
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East: Effingham
67.9 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Saint Jacob and Markham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Jacob 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 Saint Jacob to Markham?
The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Saint Jacob and 132.4 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Jacob and Mostly Sunny near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
Illinois Terminal
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Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Jacob and Markham. Straight-line distance: 227.09 mi (365.46 km).
#1 Saint Jacob
Human settlement in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,408 |
| Coordinates | 38.7139400, -89.7681500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.55 | $79.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.33 | $98.65 |
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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