How far is Waukegan, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Waukegan and Decatur is 183.67 miles (295.59 km).
Flight distance from Waukegan, IL to Decatur, IL is 183.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Waukegan to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Waukegan, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 214.39 miles (345.03 km) by car.
Driving from Waukegan to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Waukegan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waukegan Public Library and the Waukegan Historical Society.
| Population | 85453 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'49"N 87°50'41"W |
| Latitude | 42.3636300 |
| Longitude | -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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 Waukegan and Decatur
The distance between Waukegan and Decatur is 345 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 50 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 Waukegan and Decatur. The current time is 02:22:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.64 liters (7.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waukegan and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waukegan to Decatur is $27.29 (diesel $32.53).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $27.29 | $31.11 | $34.43 | $32.53 |
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 Waukegan and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
