How far is Dixon, IL from Decatur, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dixon and Decatur is 140.79 miles (226.58 km).

Flight distance from Dixon, IL to Decatur, IL is 140.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Dixon to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dixon, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 155.88 miles (250.86 km) by car.

Driving from Dixon to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 Dixon

City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States

Population 14927
GPS Coordinates 41°50'20"N 89°28'46"W
Latitude 41.8389200
Longitude -89.4795500
Altitude 208
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Dixon and Decatur

The distance between Dixon and Decatur is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Dixon and Decatur. The current time is 09:17:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.82 liters (5.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dixon and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dixon to Decatur is $19.84 (diesel $23.65).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $19.84 $22.62 $25.03 $23.65

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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