How far is Boaz, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Boaz, AL to Decatur, AL is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.98 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.35 mi
87.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.35 mi
Kilometers
87.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.98 mi
Kilometers
107.79 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in Boaz
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Baileyton
AL

Town in Covington County, Alabama, USA

From Boaz
33.5 mi
00h 41m
To Decatur
33.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boaz and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boaz and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    72 m · 11 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bel Air Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Bel Air Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    760 ft · 17 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Mill Avenue

    8.5 mi · 15 min · West Mill Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    47 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    43 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boaz and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mill Avenue
35.1 mi · 52%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 4%
Lee Street Northeast
0.21 mi
North Broad Street
0.14 mi
6th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
College Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baileyton
00h 41m from Boaz
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boaz and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boaz to Decatur?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Baileyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Boaz and 33.5 miles from Decatur.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boaz and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Baileyton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baileyton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baileyton.

RAIL

Birmingham

85 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

99 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 54.35 mi (87.46 km).

Boaz

#1 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-86.166374, 34.200712)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boaz and Decatur. The current time is 06:00:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.