How far is Jackson, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Decatur is 104.14 miles (167.61 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, IL to Decatur, IL is 104.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Jackson to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 131.52 miles (211.66 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°43'16"N 87°39'1"W |
| Latitude | 38.7211600 |
| Longitude | -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Decatur: East Wood Street (-88.954801,39.840341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Decatur
The distance between Jackson and Decatur is 212 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 21 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 Jackson and Decatur. The current time is 15:34:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.57 liters (4.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Decatur is $16.74 (diesel $19.96).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.74 | $19.08 | $21.12 | $19.96 |
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 April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
