How far is Effingham, IL from Decatur, IL?
The driving distance from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Effingham and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effingham and Decatur.
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Start on South 5th Street
6 m · 6 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Fayette Avenue
705 ft · 21 sec · West Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
2624 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
20.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakeland Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lakeland Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue
118 m · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn right onto South 19th Street
2731 ft · 60 sec · South 19th Street
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Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dewitt Avenue
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Continue on Route 121
35.3 mi · 51 min · Route 121
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Continue on South Mount Zion Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Mount Zion Road
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1985 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Wood Street
91 m · 8 sec · East Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Effingham and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Route 121
Continue on Route 121
35.3 mi · 00h 51m
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 Effingham and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Effingham to Decatur?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Allenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Effingham and 27.5 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Effingham and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Allenville
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 Allenville.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Effingham and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 54.39 mi (87.53 km).
#1 Effingham
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,601 |
| Coordinates | 39.1200400, -88.5433800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
| Population | 70,007 |
| Coordinates | 39.8403100, -88.9548000 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wood Street (-88.954801, 39.840341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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