How far is Saratoga, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Saratoga, IL to Markham, IL is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga and Markham.
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Start on New Saratoga Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · New Saratoga Road
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Turn left onto Lick Creek Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Lick Creek Road
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Take the ramp left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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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 Saratoga 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Saratoga and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saratoga to Markham?
The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 159.2 miles from Saratoga and 160.4 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 7:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.46 one way or $106.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Saratoga and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Saratoga and Markham. Straight-line distance: 292.77 mi (471.16 km).
#1 Saratoga
Township in Marshall County, Illinois
| Population | 255 |
| Coordinates | 37.5089400, -89.1570200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $4.74 | $53.46 | $106.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $60.49 | $120.99 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $66.76 | $133.51 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $74.91 | $149.82 |
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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