How far is Southern View, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Southern View, IL to Markham, IL is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
189.22 mi
02h 58m
Flight
163.2 mi
262.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.2 mi
Kilometers
262.64 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.22 mi
Kilometers
304.52 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:33 PM CDT
Return by in Southern View
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern View
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 5:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern View
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Southern View
94.4 mi
01h 29m
To Markham
94.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern View and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cordelia Street

    1539 ft · 46 sec · East Cordelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    628 ft · 23 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

    148 m · 16 sec · East Saint Joseph Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    108 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1255 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 72 East

    1945 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern View 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
158 mi · 84%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 15%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
East Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
East Cordelia Street
0.29 mi
South 6th Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

93.9 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 29m from Southern View
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southern View 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 Southern View to Markham?

The road trip is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Southern View and 94.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.16 one way or $62.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southern View and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern View and Markham. Straight-line distance: 163.2 mi (262.64 km).

Southern View

#1 Southern View

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,557
Coordinates39.7572700, -89.6537100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cordelia Street (-89.65371, 39.757274)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.28 L · about $31.16
Round trip
$62.32
13.36 gal · 50.56 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $31.16 $62.32
Mid-grade $5.29 $35.35 $70.70
Premium $5.84 $38.99 $77.98
Diesel $6.57 $43.89 $87.79

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 Southern View and Markham. The current time is 14:34:53.

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.