How far is Decatur, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

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).

Driving distance

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.

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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 Elgin

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
GPS Coordinates 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W
Latitude 42.0372500
Longitude -88.2811900
Altitude 227
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Elgin

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 04:45:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
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

Gas Consumption

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
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $27.41 $31.24 $34.58 $32.67

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 Elgin (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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