How far is Effingham, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Effingham and Decatur is 54.39 miles (87.53 km).
Flight distance from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL is 54.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Effingham to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Effingham, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 64.09 miles (103.14 km) by car.
Driving from Effingham to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Effingham
City in Illinois
| Population | 12601 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°7'12"N 88°32'36"W |
| Latitude | 39.1200400 |
| Longitude | -88.5433800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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 Effingham and Decatur
The distance between Effingham and Decatur is 103 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 08 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 Effingham and Decatur. The current time is 15:08:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.56 liters (2.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Effingham and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Effingham to Decatur is $8.16 (diesel $9.72).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $8.16 | $9.3 | $10.29 | $9.72 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Effingham and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
