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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Hirst Street
56 m · 10 sec · Hirst Street
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Turn right onto East Ford Avenue
68 m · 15 sec · East Ford Avenue
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Spruce Street
3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street
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Continue on Taylorville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road
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Continue on North 1300 East Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road
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Continue on North 1250 East Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road
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Continue on County Highway 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1
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Continue on South Shumway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Shumway Street
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Turn right
24.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit right
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago
1520 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto 163rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · 163rd Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomasboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Witt and Markham. Straight-line distance: 183.4 mi (295.16 km).
#1 Witt
City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 833 |
| Coordinates | 39.2564400, -89.3481400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: 163rd Street (-87.694771, 41.593508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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