How far is Decatur, IL from Romeoville, IL?

The driving distance from Decatur, IL to Romeoville, IL is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.75 mi
03h 02m
Flight
132.82 mi
213.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.82 mi
Kilometers
213.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.75 mi
Kilometers
247.43 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romeoville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Romeoville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Decatur
76.9 mi
01h 31m
To Romeoville
76.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Romeoville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Romeoville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wood Street

    155 m · 23 sec · East Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    2129 ft · 46 sec · South Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Water Street

    27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Weber Road

    74 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    150 m · 12 sec · Weber Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Normantown Road

    2502 ft · 1 min · Normantown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Normantown Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Normantown Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kingston Drive

    2634 ft · 2 min · Kingston Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingston Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Romeoville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
108 mi · 71%
North Water Street
27.4 mi · 18%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 10%
Normantown Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Kingston Drive
0.5 mi
Weber Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

108 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 31m from Decatur
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Romeoville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Romeoville?

The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Decatur and 76.9 miles from Romeoville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Romeoville.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Romeoville. Straight-line distance: 132.82 mi (213.76 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

Population70,007
Coordinates39.8403100, -88.9548000
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Romeoville

#2 Romeoville

Town

Population39,770
Coordinates41.6475300, -88.0895100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-88.9548, 39.84031)
End: Romeoville (-88.08951, 41.64753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.95
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.48 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.19
Premium $4.65 $25.27 $50.54
Diesel $5.30 $28.80 $57.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Romeoville. The current time is 05:43:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.