How far is Decatur, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Springfield is 36.66 miles (58.99 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Springfield, IL is 36.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 38.93 miles (62.65 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Springfield will take approximately 00 hours 41 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 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population 113671
GPS Coordinates 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude 39.8017200
Longitude -89.6437100
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Springfield

The distance between Decatur and Springfield is 63 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 41 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 Springfield. The current time is 01:36:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.2 liters (1.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Springfield is $4.96 (diesel $5.91).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $4.96 $5.65 $6.25 $5.91

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 Springfield (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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