How far is Ardmore, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Ardmore, AL to Decatur, AL is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Decatur.
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Start on Main Street
42 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
2693 ft · 60 sec · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1354 ft · 29 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue West
130 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 7th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Birmingham
813 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 65 South
10.8 mi · 12 min · Interstate 65 South
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Continue on I 65
934 ft · 11 sec · I 65
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Continue on I-65
5.8 mi · 6 min · I-65
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Take the exit slight right toward Huntsville Brown's Ferry Road
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Huntsville Brownsferry Road
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Huntsville Brownsferry Road
1596 ft · 30 sec · Huntsville Brownsferry Road
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Continue on Huntsville-Brownsferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Huntsville-Brownsferry Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 31
7.1 mi · 9 min · US Highway 31
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
1980 ft · 50 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
1040 ft · 32 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 Ardmore 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.
Interstate 65 South
Merge slight left onto Interstate 65 South
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Decatur?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Ardmore and 14.7 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.7 km).
#1 Ardmore
Town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920292, -86.8469471 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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