How far is Decatur, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Chicago is 154.7 miles (248.96 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Chicago, IL is 154.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Decatur to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 179.96 miles (289.62 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Chicago will take approximately 02 hours 51 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 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Chicago
The distance between Decatur and Chicago is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 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 Chicago. The current time is 01:15:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.04 liters (6.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Chicago is $22.91 (diesel $27.31).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.91 | $26.11 | $28.9 | $27.31 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
