How far is Warrensburg, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Warrensburg, IL to Markham, IL is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
162.68 mi
02h 33m
Flight
135.23 mi
217.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.23 mi
Kilometers
217.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.68 mi
Kilometers
261.81 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Warrensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrensburg
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrensburg
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
Loda
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Warrensburg
80.8 mi
01h 16m
To Markham
81.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warrensburg and Markham.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North North Street

    1317 ft · 38 sec · North North Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pershing Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East Pershing Road

  4. 4

    Continue on IL Route 121

    1 km · 1 min · IL Route 121

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 72 EB Ramp

    2404 ft · 59 sec · 72 EB Ramp

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago

    1520 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrensburg 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
110 mi · 68%
72 EB Ramp
43.7 mi · 27%
East Pershing Road
3.38 mi · 2%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
IL Route 121
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loda
01h 16m from Warrensburg
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg to Markham?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Loda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Warrensburg and 81.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Warrensburg and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Loda

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

24 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Illinois Terminal

47 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

58 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and Markham. Straight-line distance: 135.23 mi (217.63 km).

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#1 Warrensburg

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,112
Coordinates39.9328200, -89.0620300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-89.06206, 39.93282)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrensburg and Markham. The current time is 21:58:50.

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.