How far is West Chicago, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chicago and Decatur is 146.6 miles (235.93 km).
Flight distance from West Chicago, IL to Decatur, IL is 146.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from West Chicago to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chicago, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 178.95 miles (287.99 km) by car.
Driving from West Chicago to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 02 minutes.
#1 West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26593 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°53'5"N 88°12'14"W |
| Latitude | 41.8847500 |
| Longitude | -88.2039600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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 West Chicago and Decatur
The distance between West Chicago and Decatur is 288 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 West Chicago and Decatur. The current time is 16:50:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.9 liters (6.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chicago and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chicago to Decatur is $22.78 (diesel $27.15).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.78 | $25.97 | $28.74 | $27.15 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chicago and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
