How far is Evergreen Park, IL from Decatur, IL?

The driving distance from Evergreen Park, IL to Decatur, IL is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.87 mi
02h 53m
Flight
145.51 mi
234.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.51 mi
Kilometers
234.18 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.87 mi
Kilometers
273.38 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen Park
2026-04-18T08:42
Arrive Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buckley
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Evergreen Park
84.2 mi
01h 26m
To Decatur
85.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evergreen Park and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on West 95th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Western Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 111th Street

    2919 ft · 1 min · West 111th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Monterey Avenue

    2545 ft · 1 min · West Monterey Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · South Marshfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 South

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur

    2596 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Oreana, Decatur

    2140 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Eldorado Street

    1163 ft · 29 sec · East Eldorado Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1985 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    91 m · 8 sec · East Wood Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen Park and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
120 mi · 70%
I 72 West
37 mi · 22%
South Western Avenue
2.02 mi · 1%
East Eldorado Street
1.62 mi · 1%
West 95th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
West 111th Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckley
01h 26m from Evergreen Park
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evergreen Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen Park to Decatur?

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Buckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Evergreen Park and 85.7 miles from Decatur.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evergreen Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Buckley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckley.

RAIL

Gilman

19 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rantoul

33 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen Park and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 145.51 mi (234.18 km).

Evergreen Park

#1 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

Population70,007
Coordinates39.8403100, -88.9548000
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: West 95th Street (-87.701722, 41.720669)
End: East Wood Street (-88.954801, 39.840341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen Park and Decatur. The current time is 08:42:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.