How far is Palos Hills, IL from Decatur, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Hills, IL to Decatur, IL is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palos Hills and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Hills and Decatur.
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Start on 107th Street
5 m · 8 sec · 107th Street
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Turn left onto South Roberts Road
2647 ft · 1 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn left onto West 111th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 111th Street
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West College Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · West College Drive
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Continue on West Calumet Sag Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Calumet Sag Road
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Continue on Cal Sag Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cal Sag Road
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Turn right onto Cicero Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto 167th Street
855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
110.8 mi · 2 hr
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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 Palos Hills 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 57 South
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Palos Hills and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palos Hills to Decatur?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 83.3 miles from Palos Hills and 88.9 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Hills and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Buckley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckley.
Gilman
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Hills and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 141.41 mi (227.57 km).
#1 Palos Hills
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967000, -87.8170000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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