How far is Decatur, IL from Elk Grove, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Elk Grove is 158.81 miles (255.58 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Elk Grove, IL is 158.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Decatur to Elk Grove with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Elk Grove, Illinois is: 190.04 miles (305.84 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Elk Grove will take approximately 03 hours 01 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 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31831 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°0'26"N 87°56'25"W |
| Latitude | 42.0072500 |
| Longitude | -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elk Grove: South Elmhurst Road (-87.940348,42.00725)
Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Elk Grove
The distance between Decatur and Elk Grove is 306 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 23 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 Elk Grove. The current time is 02:33:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.38 liters (6.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Elk Grove.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Elk Grove is $24.19 (diesel $28.84).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $24.19 | $27.57 | $30.52 | $28.84 |
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 Elk Grove (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
