How far is Dixon, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dixon and Decatur is 140.79 miles (226.58 km).
Flight distance from Dixon, IL to Decatur, IL is 140.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Dixon to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dixon, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 155.88 miles (250.86 km) by car.
Driving from Dixon to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Dixon
City and county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14927 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°50'20"N 89°28'46"W |
| Latitude | 41.8389200 |
| Longitude | -89.4795500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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 Dixon and Decatur
The distance between Dixon and Decatur is 251 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 47 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 Dixon and Decatur. The current time is 04:12:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.82 liters (5.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dixon and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dixon to Decatur is $19.84 (diesel $23.65).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.84 | $22.62 | $25.03 | $23.65 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dixon and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
