How far is Palos Heights, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palos Heights and Decatur is 140.08 miles (225.44 km).
Flight distance from Palos Heights, IL to Decatur, IL is 140.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Palos Heights to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palos Heights, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 168.5 miles (271.18 km) by car.
Driving from Palos Heights to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12375 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°40'5"N 87°47'47"W |
| Latitude | 41.6680900 |
| Longitude | -87.7964400 |
| 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 Palos Heights and Decatur
The distance between Palos Heights and Decatur is 271 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Palos Heights and Decatur. The current time is 21:15:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.51 liters (5.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palos Heights and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palos Heights to Decatur is $21.45 (diesel $25.57).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $21.45 | $24.45 | $27.06 | $25.57 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Palos Heights and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
