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Distance from Markham, VA to Alta, IA

Distance

1,106 mi

Time

20 hours 58 mins

Gas Cost

$104 - $202

There are 939.94 miles from Markham to Alta in northwest direction and 1,106 miles (1,779.93 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Markham and Alta are 20 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Markham, VA to Alta, IA. The halfway point is Granger, IN.

Please note the time difference between Markham, VA and Alta, IA is 1 hour. The current time in Markham is 4:13 am and the current time in Alta is 3:13 am.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 44.41 gallons of gas to cover the route between Markham, VA and Alta, IA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Markham to Alta is $146.16.

During the route, an average car will release 870.11 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 $3.29 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 13, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Markham, VA and Alta, IA

If you want to meet halfway between Markham, VA and Alta, IA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.755836 and -86.172806, or 41º 45' 21.0096" N, 86º 10' 22.1016" W. This location is 552.93 miles away from Markham, VA and Alta, IA and it would take approximately 10 hours 29 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Granger, IN, situated 581 miles from Markham, VA and 551 miles from Alta, IA. It would take 8 hours 55 mins to go from Markham to Granger and 8 hours 53 mins to go from Alta to Granger.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Markham, VA and Alta, IA is South Bend, IN, situated 588 miles from Markham, VA and 539 miles from Alta, IA. It would take 9 hours 2 mins to go from Markham to and 8 hours 46 mins to go from Alta to South Bend.