How far is New Lenox, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New Lenox and Decatur is 126.6 miles (203.74 km).
Flight distance from New Lenox, IL to Decatur, IL is 126.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from New Lenox to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New Lenox, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 151.71 miles (244.15 km) by car.
Driving from New Lenox to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 33 minutes.
#1 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27088 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'43"N 87°57'56"W |
| Latitude | 41.5119800 |
| Longitude | -87.9656100 |
| 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 New Lenox and Decatur
The distance between New Lenox and Decatur is 244 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 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 New Lenox and Decatur. The current time is 23:02:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.26 liters (5.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Lenox and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Lenox to Decatur is $19.31 (diesel $23.02).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.31 | $22.01 | $24.36 | $23.02 |
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 March 12, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New Lenox and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
