How far is Decatur, IL from Newell, IL?
The driving distance from Decatur, IL to Newell, IL is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Newell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Newell.
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Start on East Wood Street
155 m · 23 sec · East Wood Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
2129 ft · 46 sec · South Franklin Street
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Continue on North Water Street
4 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 72 East: Champaign
2373 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago
1520 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bowman Avenue, Perrysville Road
1542 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Bowman Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Bowman Avenue
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Turn right onto East Winter Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · East Winter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Newell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 72 East
Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Newell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Newell?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Decatur and 44.6 miles from Newell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Newell.
Stop Ideas Near Bondville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bondville.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Newell. Straight-line distance: 75.92 mi (122.18 km).
#1 Decatur
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
| Population | 70,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.8403100, -88.9548000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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