How far is Villa Grove, IL from Markham, IL?
The driving distance from Villa Grove, IL to Markham, IL is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
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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 16m.
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.
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villa Grove and Markham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villa Grove and Markham.
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Start on the route
21 m ยท 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Adams Street
151 m ยท 27 sec ยท West Adams Street
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Turn left onto North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท North Sycamore Street
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Continue on County Road 1600 E
8.1 mi ยท 14 min ยท County Road 1600 E
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท South Lincoln Street
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.6 mi ยท 10 min ยท County Road 1600 East
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Continue on South High Cross Road
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท South High Cross Road
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Continue on North High Cross Road
2733 ft ยท 1 min ยท North High Cross Road
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท East University Avenue
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Continue straight
2344 ft ยท 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Bloomington
3242 ft ยท 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi ยท 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft ยท 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street
752 ft ยท 26 sec ยท North Neil Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft ยท 38 sec ยท East Marketview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street
3 mi ยท 4 min ยท North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft ยท 40 sec
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Merge slight left
103.9 mi ยท 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft ยท 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi ยท 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft ยท 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m ยท 3 sec ยท 163rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท 163rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Grove 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
Merge slight left
104 mi ยท 01h 53m
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 leaving Villa Grove and Rain near Markham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villa Grove to Markham?
The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Villa Grove and 72.3 miles from Markham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Villa Grove and Rain near Markham.
Stop Ideas Near Onarga
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 Onarga.
Gilman
Kankakee
Rantoul
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Villa Grove and Markham. Straight-line distance: 122.07 mi (196.45 km).
#1 Villa Grove
City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 39.8628100, -88.1622700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.67 | $23.05 | $46.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.14 | $52.28 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
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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