How far is Decatur, IL from Saline, IL?
The driving distance from Decatur, IL to Saline, IL is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Marion 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 Saline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Saline.
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Start on East Wood Street
91 m · 16 sec · East Wood Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Business Route 51
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Business Route 51
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Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on North 2600 East Rd
7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
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Turn right onto North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · West Deyoung Street
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Turn right onto Crab Orchard Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Crab Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Saraville Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Saraville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stonefort Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · Stonefort Road
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Continue on Will Scarlet Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Will Scarlet Road
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Turn left onto Peabody Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Peabody Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peabody Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Saline.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Saline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Saline?
The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Sandoval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Decatur and 90 miles from Saline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Saline.
Stop Ideas Near Sandoval
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 Sandoval.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
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Effingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Saline. Straight-line distance: 152.3 mi (245.1 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 Saline
This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.
| Population | 23,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.6453300, -88.6958900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saline (-88.69589, 37.64533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
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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