How far is Witt, IL from Markham, IL?

The driving distance from Witt, IL to Markham, IL is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.12 mi
03h 29m
Flight
183.4 mi
295.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.4 mi
Kilometers
295.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.12 mi
Kilometers
341.37 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 PM CDT
Return by in Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Witt
2026-04-23T10:34
Arrive Markham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Witt
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasboro
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Witt
105.5 mi
01h 44m
To Markham
106.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hirst Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Hirst Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ford Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · East Ford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylorville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1300 East Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1250 East Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway 1

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on South Shumway Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Shumway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago

    1520 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1232 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 163rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Witt and Markham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
110 mi · 52%
South Shumway Street
52.7 mi · 25%
North 1250 East Road
8.23 mi · 4%
Taylorville Road
2.75 mi · 1%
I 80 East
2.74 mi · 1%
North 1300 East Road
2.38 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasboro
01h 44m from Witt
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Witt 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 Witt to Markham?

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Witt and 106.6 miles from Markham.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Witt and Mostly Sunny near Markham.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

8 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

60 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Witt and Markham. Straight-line distance: 183.4 mi (295.16 km).

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#1 Witt

City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States

Population833
Coordinates39.2564400, -89.3481400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Markham

#2 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Hirst Street (-89.347712, 39.256158)
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $28.21
Round trip
$56.41
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.21 $56.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.81 $63.62
Premium $4.65 $34.81 $69.62
Diesel $5.30 $39.67 $79.35

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 Witt and Markham. The current time is 10:34:46.

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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.