How far is Washington, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Washington, IL to Markham, IL is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
129.44 mi
02h 11m
Flight
108.26 mi
174.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.26 mi
Kilometers
174.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.32 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM CDT
Return by in Washington
Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive Markham
Thu, Oct 15, 6:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Washington
64.6 mi
01h 05m
To Markham
64.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Washington and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Peoria Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walnut Street

    95 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Eureka Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Eureka Road

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 800 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 800 North

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1200 East

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 1200 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 24

    1762 ft · 30 sec · US Highway 24

  9. 9

    Continue on West Center Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East State Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · East State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    9.2 mi · 15 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 3100 North Road

    7 mi · 10 min · East 3100 North Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1762 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
63.6 mi · 49%
I 80 East
28.3 mi · 22%
East State Street
11.8 mi · 9%
West Main Street
9.23 mi · 7%
East 3100 North Road
7.03 mi · 5%
Eureka Road
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 08m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 05m from Washington
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Washington 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 Washington to Markham?

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Washington and 64.8 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Markham. Straight-line distance: 108.26 mi (174.22 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population16,395
Coordinates40.7036500, -89.4073100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.407516, 40.703643)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $5.29 $24.18 $48.37
Premium $5.84 $26.68 $53.35
Diesel $6.57 $30.03 $60.06

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 Washington and Markham. The current time is 16:26:44.

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.