Origin
Effingham, IL
Morning in Effingham on Monday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Effingham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Decatur, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Fayette Avenue, South 3rd Street, I-57 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32 miles from Effingham, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 64.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Fayette Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Fayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-57 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charleston Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 19th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Fayette Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effingham, IL and Decatur, IL.
1
Start on South 5th Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 5th Street
2
Turn left onto West Fayette Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Fayette Avenue
3
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 3rd Street
4
Take the ramp right toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
5
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
8
Turn straight onto Lakeland Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeland Boulevard
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charleston Avenue
10
Turn right onto South 19th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 19th Street
11
Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dewitt Avenue
12
Continue on Route 121
35 mi
·
51 min
·
Route 121
13
Continue on South Mount Zion Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Mount Zion Road
14
Turn left
4.7 mi
·
7 min
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto East Wood Street
299 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Wood Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Effingham, IL, or about 41m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Effingham, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Effingham, IL
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Effingham, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Effingham, IL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Effingham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Decatur, IL
The final approach into Decatur, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Decatur, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Decatur, IL
Morning in Decatur on Monday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Fayette Avenue, South 3rd Street, I-57 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Effingham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Effingham, IL to Decatur, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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