How far is Carbondale, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carbondale and Decatur is 146.68 miles (236.05 km).
Flight distance from Carbondale, IL to Decatur, IL is 146.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Carbondale to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carbondale, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 158.19 miles (254.58 km) by car.
Driving from Carbondale to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Carbondale
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 25036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W |
| Latitude | 37.7272700 |
| Longitude | -89.2167500 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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 Carbondale and Decatur
The distance between Carbondale and Decatur is 255 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 49 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 Carbondale and Decatur. The current time is 05:04:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.13 liters (5.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carbondale and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carbondale to Decatur is $20.13 (diesel $24).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $20.13 | $22.95 | $25.4 | $24 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carbondale and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
