How far is Elk Grove, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elk Grove and Decatur is 158.81 miles (255.58 km).
Flight distance from Elk Grove, IL to Decatur, IL is 158.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Elk Grove to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elk Grove, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 184.95 miles (297.64 km) by car.
Driving from Elk Grove to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Elk Grove and Decatur
The distance between Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove and Decatur. The current time is 04:13:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 27 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 24.7 liters (6.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elk Grove and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk Grove to Decatur is $23.54 (diesel $28.06).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $23.54 | $26.84 | $29.7 | $28.06 |
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 Elk Grove and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
