How far is Decatur, IL from Champaign, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Champaign is 42.22 miles (67.95 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Champaign, IL is 42.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 48.67 miles (78.32 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Champaign will take approximately 00 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 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.

Population 89390
GPS Coordinates 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W
Latitude 40.1164200
Longitude -88.2433800
Altitude 225
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Champaign

The distance between Decatur and Champaign is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 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 Champaign. The current time is 06:38:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.5 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Champaign is $6.19 (diesel $7.38).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $6.19 $7.06 $7.82 $7.38

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 Champaign (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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