How far is Shields, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shields and Decatur is 95.71 miles (154.03 km).
Flight distance from Shields, IL to Decatur, IL is 95.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Shields to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shields, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 122.44 miles (197.04 km) by car.
Driving from Shields to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°28'4"N 88°42'48"W |
| Latitude | 38.4678300 |
| Longitude | -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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 Shields and Decatur
The distance between Shields and Decatur is 197 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 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 Shields and Decatur. The current time is 17:57:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.35 liters (4.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shields and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shields to Decatur is $15.58 (diesel $18.58).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $15.58 | $17.77 | $19.66 | $18.58 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shields and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
