How far is Wheaton, IL from Decatur, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wheaton and Decatur is 146.81 miles (236.27 km).
Flight distance from Wheaton, IL to Decatur, IL is 146.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Wheaton to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wheaton, Illinois to Decatur, Illinois is: 173.58 miles (279.35 km) by car.
Driving from Wheaton to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Wheaton
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. It is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Wheaton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wheaton Historical Society and the Wheaton College campus.
| Population | 52451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'58"N 88°6'25"W |
| Latitude | 41.8661400 |
| Longitude | -88.1070100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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 Wheaton and Decatur
The distance between Wheaton and Decatur is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 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 Wheaton and Decatur. The current time is 10:31:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.19 liters (6.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheaton and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheaton to Decatur is $22.09 (diesel $26.34).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.09 | $25.19 | $27.87 | $26.34 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheaton and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
