How far is Worth, IL from Decatur, IL?

The driving distance from Worth, IL to Decatur, IL is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
169.03 mi
02h 49m
Flight
141.41 mi
227.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.41 mi
Kilometers
227.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.03 mi
Kilometers
272.03 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worth
2026-04-22T22:36
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Buckley
IL

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

From Worth
82.6 mi
01h 24m
To Decatur
86.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worth and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Harlem Avenue

    20 m · 9 sec · Harlem Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Harlem Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West College Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West College Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Calumet Sag Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Calumet Sag Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cal Sag Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cal Sag Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.8 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Decatur

    2596 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

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

    2140 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Eldorado Street

    1163 ft · 29 sec · East Eldorado Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1985 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    91 m · 8 sec · East Wood Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worth 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
111 mi · 66%
I 72 West
37 mi · 22%
Cicero Avenue
4.46 mi · 3%
East Eldorado Street
1.62 mi · 1%
West College Drive
1.43 mi · 1%
West Calumet Sag Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckley
01h 24m from Worth
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worth to Decatur?

The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 82.6 miles from Worth and 86.5 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 27.6 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 $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly 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 Worth and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 141.41 mi (227.58 km).

Worth

#1 Worth

Village in United States of America

Population10,334
Coordinates41.6897500, -87.7972800
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

Population70,007
Coordinates39.8403100, -88.9548000
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Harlem Avenue (-87.797345, 41.689749)
End: East Wood Street (-88.954801, 39.840341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worth and Decatur. The current time is 22:36:34.

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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.