How far is Charleston, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Decatur is 47.75 miles (76.85 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, IL to Decatur, IL is 47.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 55.59 miles (89.47 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Charleston
City in Illinois
| Population | 20034 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°29'46"N 88°10'34"W |
| Latitude | 39.4961500 |
| Longitude | -88.1761500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.
| Population | 70007 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°50'25"N 88°57'17"W |
| Latitude | 39.8403100 |
| Longitude | -88.9548000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: East Wood Street (-88.954801,39.840341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Decatur
The distance between Charleston and Decatur is 89 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Charleston and Decatur. The current time is 06:47:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.43 liters (1.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Decatur is $7.08 (diesel $8.44).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $7.08 | $8.07 | $8.93 | $8.44 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
