How far is Glen Ellyn, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Glen Ellyn and Decatur is 148.2 miles (238.51 km).
Flight distance from Glen Ellyn, IL to Decatur, IL is 148.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Glen Ellyn to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Glen Ellyn, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 172.01 miles (276.82 km) by car.
Driving from Glen Ellyn to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Glen Ellyn
Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 27402 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°52'39"N 88°4'1"W |
| Latitude | 41.8775300 |
| Longitude | -88.0670100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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 Glen Ellyn and Decatur
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Decatur is 277 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 04 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 Glen Ellyn and Decatur. The current time is 15:48:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.98 liters (6.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glen Ellyn and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glen Ellyn to Decatur is $21.89 (diesel $26.1).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.89 | $24.96 | $27.62 | $26.1 |
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 January 09, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Glen Ellyn and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
