How far is Windsor, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Windsor, IL to Markham, IL is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
176.27 mi
02h 48m
Flight
156.07 mi
251.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.07 mi
Kilometers
251.17 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.27 mi
Kilometers
283.68 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Paxton
IL

City in Ford County, Illinois

From Windsor
87.3 mi
01h 24m
To Markham
89 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Windsor and Markham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    1414 ft · 1 min · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1663 ft · 28 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 16

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Route 16

  4. 4

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 16

  5. 5

    Continue on Marshall Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Route 16

  7. 7

    Continue on Marshall Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marshall Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    1164 ft · 21 sec · South 21st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Charleston Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Charleston Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto I-57 North: Champaign

    1422 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    155 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 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 Windsor 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
155 mi · 88%
Route 16
6.71 mi · 4%
Marshall Avenue
3.44 mi · 2%
Charleston Avenue
3.18 mi · 2%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 2%
Illinois Route 16
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
01h 24m from Windsor
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Windsor 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 Windsor to Markham?

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Windsor and 89 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

18 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Illinois Terminal

40 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

54 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Markham. Straight-line distance: 156.07 mi (251.17 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States

Population1,128
Coordinates39.4408700, -88.5947800
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: North Maple Street (-88.594589, 39.440909)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.55 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.1 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 Windsor and Markham. The current time is 21:50:51.

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.