Shortest distance between Decatur and Elgin is 155.81 miles (250.75 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Elgin, IL is 155.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Decatur to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 215.33 miles (346.55 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 22 minutes.
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 |
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GPS Coordinates | 39°50'25"N 88°57'17"W |
Latitude | 39.8403100 |
Longitude | -88.9548000 |
Altitude | 205 |
Country | United States |
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
Population | 110196 |
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GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
Latitude | 42.0372500 |
Longitude | -88.2811900 |
Altitude | 227 |
Country | United States |
The distance between Decatur and Elgin is 347 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 51 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 Elgin. The current time is 22:42:02.
Average Speed | Travel Time |
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30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 10 minutes |
40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.76 liters (7.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Elgin is $27.41 (diesel $32.67).
Illinois gas prices.
Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
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Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
Total | $27.41 | $31.24 | $34.58 | $32.67 |
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The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 02, 2024.
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.