How far is Decatur, IL from Aurora, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Aurora is 136.77 miles (220.11 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Aurora, IL is 136.77 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Decatur to Aurora with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Aurora, Illinois is: 156.77 miles (252.29 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Aurora will take approximately 02 hours 52 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Aurora is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora History Museum and the Paramount Theatre.
| Population | 196383 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W |
| Latitude | 41.7605800 |
| Longitude | -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Aurora: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111,41.76053)
Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Aurora
The distance between Decatur and Aurora is 252 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Decatur and Aurora. The current time is 00:51:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.94 liters (5.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Aurora.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Aurora is $19.95 (diesel $23.79).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.95 | $22.75 | $25.18 | $23.79 |
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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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Aurora (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
