How far is Decatur, IL from Des Plaines, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Des Plaines is 161.51 miles (259.93 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Des Plaines, IL is 161.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Decatur to Des Plaines with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois is: 186.56 miles (300.24 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Des Plaines will take approximately 03 hours 06 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 Des Plaines

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.

Population 58179
GPS Coordinates 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W
Latitude 42.0333600
Longitude -87.8834000
Altitude 193
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Des Plaines

The distance between Decatur and Des Plaines is 300 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 20 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 Des Plaines. The current time is 22:34:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.92 liters (6.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Des Plaines.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Des Plaines is $23.75 (diesel $28.31).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $23.75 $27.07 $29.96 $28.31

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 Des Plaines (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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