How far is Argo, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Argo, AL to Decatur, AL is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Argo and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argo and Decatur.
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Start on Mason Circle
61 m · 14 sec · Mason Circle
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Turn left onto Trace Way
670 ft · 35 sec · Trace Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Argo-Margaret Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Argo-Margaret Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2124 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Liles Lane
1483 ft · 35 sec · Liles Lane
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Take the ramp left
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road
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Continue on 47th Avenue North
1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North
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Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
2197 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
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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 Argo and Decatur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Argo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Argo to Decatur?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Argo and 59.7 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Argo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Colony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Argo and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 69.18 mi (111.34 km).
#1 Argo
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 4,278 |
| Coordinates | 33.6877800, -86.5005100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.81 | $29.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.08 | $36.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.17 | $42.35 |
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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