How far is Centralia, IL from Decatur, IL?
The driving distance from Centralia, IL to Decatur, IL is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centralia and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia and Decatur.
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Start on South Poplar Street
25 m · 8 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
133 m · 25 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
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Continue on South Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on 150E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E
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Continue on 300E
13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn left
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
2582 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on South Main Street
769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Franklin Street
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Turn left onto East Wood Street
155 m · 16 sec · East Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centralia and Decatur.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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28.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Centralia and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centralia to Decatur?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Centralia and 48.5 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centralia and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Effingham
Carlinville
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centralia and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 91.38 mi (147.06 km).
#1 Centralia
Township in Marion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.5250500, -89.1334000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
| Population | 70,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.8403100, -88.9548000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wood Street (-88.954801, 39.840341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
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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