How far is Aliceville, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Aliceville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aliceville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aliceville and Decatur.
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Start on Mobile Road
606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Northeast
2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
10 mi · 14 min · Carrollton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuscaloosa Street
58 m · 7 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuscaloosa Street
55 m · 10 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto Reform Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · Reform Street
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southeast
898 ft · 22 sec · 4th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1108 ft · 27 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
776 ft · 26 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
14.7 mi · 21 min · 1st Street North
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.8 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
105 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Columbus Street West
2301 ft · 56 sec · Columbus Street West
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest
2570 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Temple Avenue North
982 ft · 29 sec · Temple Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Temple Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · Temple Avenue North
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
20.9 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
113 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
26.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Moulton Street West
2 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street West
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
575 ft · 18 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
98 m · 16 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 Aliceville and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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26.5 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Aliceville and Rain Showers Likely near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aliceville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Aliceville and 72.9 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $39.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Aliceville and Rain Showers Likely near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Eldridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aliceville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 122.05 mi (196.42 km).
#1 Aliceville
City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.1295700, -88.1514200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.50 | $39.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
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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