How far is Decatur, IL from Joliet, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Joliet is 125.05 miles (201.24 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Joliet, IL is 125.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Decatur to Joliet with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Joliet, Illinois is: 145.53 miles (234.21 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Joliet will take approximately 02 hours 21 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 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Joliet is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Joliet Correctional Center and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Population 85583
GPS Coordinates 41°31'31"N 88°5'0"W
Latitude 41.5251900
Longitude -88.0834000
Altitude 165
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Joliet

The distance between Decatur and Joliet is 234 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 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 Joliet. The current time is 06:48:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.44 liters (5.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Joliet.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Joliet is $18.52 (diesel $22.08).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $18.52 $21.12 $23.37 $22.08

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 Joliet (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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