How far is Jacksonville, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jacksonville and Decatur is 68.05 miles (109.51 km).
Flight distance from Jacksonville, IL to Decatur, IL is 68.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Jacksonville to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 74.15 miles (119.33 km) by car.
Driving from Jacksonville to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Jacksonville
City in Morgan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'2"N 90°13'44"W |
| Latitude | 39.7339400 |
| Longitude | -90.2290100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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 Jacksonville and Decatur
The distance between Jacksonville and Decatur is 119 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 19 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 Jacksonville and Decatur. The current time is 02:22:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.9 liters (2.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jacksonville and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jacksonville to Decatur is $9.44 (diesel $11.25).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $9.44 | $10.76 | $11.91 | $11.25 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jacksonville and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
