How far is Decatur, IL from Evanston, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Evanston is 165.77 miles (266.78 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Evanston, IL is 165.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Decatur to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 194.56 miles (313.12 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Evanston will take approximately 03 hours 23 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 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.

Population 72683
GPS Coordinates 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W
Latitude 42.0411400
Longitude -87.6900600
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Evanston

The distance between Decatur and Evanston is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 Evanston. The current time is 01:41:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.99 liters (6.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Evanston is $24.76 (diesel $29.52).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $24.76 $28.23 $31.25 $29.52

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 December 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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