How far is South Chicago, IL from Decatur, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South Chicago and Decatur is 150.3 miles (241.88 km).

Flight distance from South Chicago, IL to Decatur, IL is 150.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from South Chicago to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South Chicago, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 174.48 miles (280.81 km) by car.

Driving from South Chicago to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.

#1 South Chicago

Former township in Cook County, Illinois

Population 28095
GPS Coordinates 41°44'23"N 87°33'15"W
Latitude 41.7397700
Longitude -87.5542500
Altitude 180
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between South Chicago and Decatur

The distance between South Chicago and Decatur is 281 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 07 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 South Chicago and Decatur. The current time is 00:50:16.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.31 liters (6.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Chicago and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Chicago to Decatur is $22.21 (diesel $26.48).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $22.21 $25.32 $28.02 $26.48

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Chicago and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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