How far is Decatur, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Chicago is 154.7 miles (248.96 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Chicago, IL is 154.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Decatur to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 179.96 miles (289.62 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 51 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 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Chicago

The distance between Decatur and Chicago is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Chicago. The current time is 23:00:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.04 liters (6.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Chicago is $22.91 (diesel $27.31).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.91 $26.11 $28.9 $27.31

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Chicago (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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