How far is Des Plaines, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Des Plaines and Decatur is 161.51 miles (259.93 km).
Flight distance from Des Plaines, IL to Decatur, IL is 161.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Des Plaines to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Des Plaines, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 185.47 miles (298.48 km) by car.
Driving from Des Plaines to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the Des Plaines River in northeastern Illinois. Des Plaines is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Des Plaines History Center and the Des Plaines Theatre.
| Population | 58179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'0"N 87°53'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.0333600 |
| Longitude | -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Decatur: East Wood Street (-88.954801,39.840341)
Estimated Travel Time Between Des Plaines and Decatur
The distance between Des Plaines and Decatur is 298 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 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 Des Plaines and Decatur. The current time is 01:09:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.77 liters (6.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Des Plaines and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Des Plaines to Decatur is $23.61 (diesel $28.14).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.61 | $26.91 | $29.78 | $28.14 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Des Plaines and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
