How far is Galesburg, IL from Decatur, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galesburg and Decatur is 106.82 miles (171.91 km).

Flight distance from Galesburg, IL to Decatur, IL is 106.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Galesburg to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galesburg, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 127.17 miles (204.66 km) by car.

Driving from Galesburg to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Galesburg

County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States

Population 29803
GPS Coordinates 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W
Latitude 40.9478200
Longitude -90.3712400
Altitude 235
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 Galesburg and Decatur

The distance between Galesburg and Decatur is 205 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 16 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 Galesburg and Decatur. The current time is 22:11:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.99 liters (4.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galesburg and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galesburg to Decatur is $16.19 (diesel $19.3).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $16.19 $18.45 $20.42 $19.3

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 October 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galesburg 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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