How far is Decatur, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Bloomington is 44.54 miles (71.67 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Bloomington, IL is 44.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 46.13 miles (74.25 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Bloomington will take approximately 00 hours 54 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 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Bloomington
The distance between Decatur and Bloomington is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Decatur and Bloomington. The current time is 00:46:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.16 liters (1.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Bloomington is $5.87 (diesel $7).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.87 | $6.69 | $7.41 | $7 |
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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 Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
