How far is Hickory Point, IL from Decatur, IL?
The driving distance from Hickory Point, IL to Decatur, IL is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
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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Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory Point and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Point and Decatur.
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Start on State Route 116
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 116
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Turn left onto Nofsinger Road
2 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tazewood Road
22 m · 4 sec · Tazewood Road
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Turn right onto Nofsinger Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Nofsinger Road
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Turn left onto Boyd Parkway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Boyd Parkway
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Continue on West Center Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Center Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
7.1 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 East
1326 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
4.7 mi · 8 min
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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 Hickory Point 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.
North Walnut Street
Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 00h 30m
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 Hickory Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickory Point to Decatur?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Hickory Point and 43.2 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hickory Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickory Point and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 69.19 mi (111.35 km).
#1 Hickory Point
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 17,401 |
| Coordinates | 40.7772600, -89.4181500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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