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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.89 mi
02h 16m
Flight
122.07 mi
196.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.07 mi
Kilometers
196.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.89 mi
Kilometers
225.13 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in Villa Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Grove
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Markham
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Grove
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
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Villa Grove
67.6 mi
01h 08m
To Markham
72.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Adams Street

    151 m · 27 sec · West Adams Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sycamore Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Sycamore Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1600 E

    8.1 mi · 14 min · County Road 1600 E

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1600 East

    5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600 East

  7. 7

    Continue on South High Cross Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South High Cross Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North High Cross Road

    2733 ft · 1 min · North High Cross Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2344 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Bloomington

    3242 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street

    752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Grove 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
104 mi · 75%
County Road 1600 E
8.08 mi · 6%
County Road 1600 East
5.55 mi · 4%
I 74 West
4.44 mi · 3%
North Market Street
2.99 mi · 2%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 53m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 08m from Villa Grove
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Villa Grove 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 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 $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Villa Grove and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Onarga

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

5 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Grove and Markham. Straight-line distance: 122.07 mi (196.45 km).

Villa Grove

#1 Villa Grove

City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States

Population2,414
Coordinates39.8628100, -88.1622700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: West Adams Street (-88.16227, 39.862998)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Villa Grove and Markham. The current time is 03:22:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.