How far is Decatur, IL from Wheaton, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Wheaton is 146.81 miles (236.27 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, IL to Wheaton, IL is 146.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Decatur to Wheaton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Illinois to Wheaton, Illinois is: 173.98 miles (279.99 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Wheaton will take approximately 02 hours 56 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 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.
| Population | 52451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W |
| Latitude | 41.8661400 |
| Longitude | -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wheaton: West Wesley Street (-88.10701,41.866123)
Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Wheaton
The distance between Decatur and Wheaton is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Wheaton. The current time is 00:43:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.24 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Wheaton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Wheaton is $22.14 (diesel $26.4).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.14 | $25.24 | $27.94 | $26.4 |
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 Wheaton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
