How far is Decatur, IL from Aurora, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Aurora is 136.77 miles (220.11 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Aurora, IL is 136.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Decatur to Aurora with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Aurora, Illinois is: 156.77 miles (252.29 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Aurora will take approximately 02 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Aurora is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora History Museum and the Paramount Theatre.

Population 196383
GPS Coordinates 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W
Latitude 41.7605800
Longitude -88.3200700
Altitude 207
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Aurora

The distance between Decatur and Aurora is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Decatur and Aurora. The current time is 00:59:25.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.94 liters (5.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Aurora.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Aurora is $19.95 (diesel $23.79).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $19.95 $22.75 $25.18 $23.79

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 March 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Aurora (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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