How far is Birmingham, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Birmingham and Decatur is 75.7 miles (121.82 km).
Flight distance from Birmingham, AL to Decatur, AL is 75.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Birmingham to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 87.76 miles (141.24 km) by car.
Driving from Birmingham to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.
| Population | 206950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W |
| Latitude | 33.5206600 |
| Longitude | -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Birmingham and Decatur
The distance between Birmingham and Decatur is 141 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Birmingham and Decatur. The current time is 04:41:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.72 liters (3.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Birmingham and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Birmingham to Decatur is $9.54 (diesel $12.9).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $9.54 | $10.79 | $11.95 | $12.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Birmingham and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Florence, AL to Birmingham 117.76 miles (190 km)
Driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Birmingham 65.22 miles (105 km)
Driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Birmingham 243.91 miles (393 km)
