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Distance from Markham, IL to Bates, IL

Distance

199 mi

Time

3 hours 43 mins

Gas Cost

$21 - $40

There are 171.56 miles from Markham to Bates in southwest direction and 199 miles (320.26 kilometers) by car, following the I-55 route.

Markham and Bates are 3 hours 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Markham, IL to Bates, IL. The halfway point is Lexington, IL.

Markham, IL and Bates, IL are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 5:48 am.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 8 gallons of gas to cover the route between Markham, IL and Bates, IL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Markham to Bates is $29.16.

During the route, an average car will release 156.72 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.65 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Markham, IL and Bates, IL

If you want to meet halfway between Markham, IL and Bates, IL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.666748 and -88.781113, or 40º 40' 0.2928" N, 88º 46' 52.0068" W. This location is 99.59 miles away from Markham, IL and Bates, IL and it would take approximately 1 hour 51 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Lexington, IL, situated 103 miles from Markham, IL and 99 miles from Bates, IL. It would take 1 hour 39 mins to go from Markham to Lexington and 1 hour 37 mins to go from Bates to Lexington.