How far is Orland Park, IL from Decatur, IL?

The driving distance from Orland Park, IL to Decatur, IL is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.96 mi
02h 44m
Flight
136.44 mi
219.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.44 mi
Kilometers
219.58 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.96 mi
Kilometers
268.7 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM CDT
Return by in Orland Park
Sat, May 30, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland Park
2026-05-30T09:33
Arrive Decatur
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buckley
IL

Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Orland Park
82.8 mi
01h 22m
To Decatur
84.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orland Park and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on South La Grange Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South La Grange Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2238 ft · 55 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    109 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur

    2596 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 48: Oreana, Decatur

    2140 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Eldorado Street

    1163 ft · 29 sec · East Eldorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1985 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    91 m · 8 sec · East Wood Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland Park and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
110 mi · 66%
I 72 West
37 mi · 22%
I 80 East
5.86 mi · 4%
South La Grange Road
5.39 mi · 3%
East Eldorado Street
1.62 mi · 1%
IL 48
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckley
01h 22m from Orland Park
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orland Park and Partly Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orland Park to Decatur?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Buckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Orland Park and 84.2 miles from Decatur.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orland Park and Partly Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Buckley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckley.

RAIL

Gilman

19 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Rantoul

33 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland Park and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 136.44 mi (219.58 km).

Orland Park

#1 Orland Park

Village in Illinois

Population57,347
Coordinates41.6303100, -87.8539400
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

Population70,007
Coordinates39.8403100, -88.9548000
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: US 45 (-87.853929, 41.63031)
End: East Wood Street (-88.954801, 39.840341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orland Park and Decatur. The current time is 09:33:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.