How far is Albertville, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Covington County, Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and Decatur.
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Start on East Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
3208 ft · 58 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Florida Short Route
8 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
2708 ft · 59 sec · Blount Avenue
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Turn left onto Henry Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · Henry Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1994 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Cullman Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Cullman Road
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and Decatur.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cullman Road
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11.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albertville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Albertville and 27.3 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Baileyton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 49.94 mi (80.37 km).
#1 Albertville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,777 |
| Coordinates | 34.2678300, -86.2087800 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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