How far is Newell, IL from Decatur, IL?
The driving distance from Newell, IL to Decatur, IL is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newell and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newell and Decatur.
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Start on East Winter Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · East Winter Avenue
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Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto East Voorhees Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Voorhees Street
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Turn left onto North Bowman Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Bowman Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1472 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis
1001 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur
2596 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Oreana, Decatur
2140 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Eldorado Street
1163 ft · 29 sec · East Eldorado Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1985 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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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 Newell and Decatur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 72 West
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newell and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newell to Decatur?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Bondville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Newell and 45.7 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newell and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Bondville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 75.92 mi (122.18 km).
#1 Newell
Township in Vermilion County, Illinois
| Population | 12,736 |
| Coordinates | 40.1630900, -87.5836300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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