How far is Ballplay, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Ballplay, AL to Decatur, AL is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballplay and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballplay and Decatur.
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Start on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
6.4 mi · 11 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
21.8 mi · 31 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 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 Ballplay 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.
Thompson Bridge Road
Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
21.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Ballplay and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballplay to Decatur?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Snead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Ballplay and 46.2 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballplay and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Snead
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 Snead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballplay and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 76.98 mi (123.89 km).
#1 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $3.69 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
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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