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Trip from Taylorville, IL to Decatur, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Taylorville, IL

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city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Decatur, IL

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Trip Overview

Taylorville to Decatur is 28.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes via IL 48, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, making it an easy hop for residents or those exploring the Midwest. Given its brief duration and primarily highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or an easy connection between these two towns. You'll spend most of your time on IL 48, so expect a straightforward drive without many complex turns or changes in scenery.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 48 24.7 mi 28m
IL 105 1.4 mi 2m
East Park Street 0.9 mi 1m
West South Side Drive 0.8 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Water Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Wood Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: IL 48 — 24.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorville, IL and Decatur, IL.

1

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto IL 29

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Park Street
3

Turn left onto Water Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Water Street
4

Turn left onto IL 48

25 mi · 28 min · IL 48
5

Turn right onto IL 105

0.8 mi · 1 min · West South Side Drive
6

Turn slight left onto IL 105

1.4 mi · 2 min · IL 105
7

Turn left onto East Wood Street

507 ft · 15 sec · East Wood Street
8

Arrive at destination

East Wood Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 29 / East Park Street

Turn right onto IL 29 / East Park Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Water Street

Turn left onto Water Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | IL 48

Turn left onto IL 48

Navigation decision point

3
26.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | IL 105 / West South Side Drive

Turn right onto IL 105 / West South Side Drive

Navigation decision point

4
28.3 mi into trip | ~35m in | East Wood Street

Turn left onto East Wood Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.87 $9.75
premium $4.89 $5.47 $10.93
diesel $5.61 $6.27 $12.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Taylorville, IL

Afternoon in Taylorville on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 14 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Decatur, IL

Afternoon in Decatur on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 15 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

35m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on main roads like IL 48, IL 105, and East Park Street. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.7 miles primarily on IL 48. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, characterized by the efficiency of highway travel. The road profile suggests a smooth progression with minimal diversions, allowing you to maintain a steady pace.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on IL 48.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 48 and IL 105. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 29 / East Park Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 29 / East Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (IL 48): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Decatur, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1823

Decatur is a city in Macon county, Illinois. There are many examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's influence on the Prairie Style Architecture in Decatur.

Top landmarks

  • • Decatur Downtown Historic District — historic district in Decatur, Illinois
  • • Decatur Historic District — historic district in Decatur, Illinois
  • • Wabash Railroad Station and Railway Express Agency — railway station in Decatur, Illinois, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on IL 48. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 29 / East Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (IL 48): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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