How far is Forest Park, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Park and Decatur is 152.99 miles (246.21 km).
Flight distance from Forest Park, IL to Decatur, IL is 152.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Forest Park to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Park, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 178.32 miles (286.98 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Park to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Forest Park
Village in Illinois
| Population | 13534 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°52'46"N 87°48'49"W |
| Latitude | 41.8794800 |
| Longitude | -87.8136700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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 Forest Park and Decatur
The distance between Forest Park and Decatur is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Forest Park and Decatur. The current time is 00:40:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.82 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Park and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Park to Decatur is $22.7 (diesel $27.06).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.7 | $25.87 | $28.64 | $27.06 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest Park and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
