How far is Decatur, IL from Streator, IL?
The driving distance from Decatur, IL to Streator, IL is about 105.6 miles (170 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Streator.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Streator.
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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
27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
35.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Lacon, Wenona
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto 700 North Road
1871 ft · 38 sec · 700 North Road
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East Elm Street
902 ft · 19 sec · East Elm Street
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Continue on North 9th Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · North 9th Road
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Continue on East 3000 North Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · East 3000 North Road
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Turn left onto North 500 E Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 500 E Road
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Continue on Bloomington Street
1531 ft · 30 sec · Bloomington Street
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Continue on South Park Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Park Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
100 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Streator.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
35.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Streator.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Streator?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (170 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Decatur and 52.8 miles from Streator.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Streator.
Stop Ideas Near Normal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Streator. Straight-line distance: 88.7 mi (142.75 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 Streator
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1208700, -88.8353500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
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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