How far is Columbia, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Decatur is 117.36 miles (188.87 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, IL to Decatur, IL is 117.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Columbia to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 127.8 miles (205.68 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10627 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°26'37"N 90°12'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.4436600 |
| Longitude | -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Columbia and Decatur
The distance between Columbia and Decatur is 206 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 17 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 Columbia and Decatur. The current time is 03:02:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.07 liters (4.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Decatur is $16.27 (diesel $19.39).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $16.27 | $18.54 | $20.52 | $19.39 |
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 Columbia and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
