How far is Decatur, IL from Wheaton, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Wheaton is 146.81 miles (236.27 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Wheaton, IL is 146.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Decatur to Wheaton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Wheaton, Illinois is: 173.98 miles (279.99 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Wheaton will take approximately 02 hours 56 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 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.

Population 52451
GPS Coordinates 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W
Latitude 41.8661400
Longitude -88.1070100
Altitude 231
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Wheaton

The distance between Decatur and Wheaton is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Wheaton. The current time is 11:18:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.24 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Wheaton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Wheaton is $22.14 (diesel $26.4).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.14 $25.24 $27.94 $26.4

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Wheaton (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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