How far is Brundidge, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Brundidge, AL to Decatur, AL is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brundidge and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brundidge and Decatur.
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Start on South A Graham Boulevard
1498 ft · 25 sec · South A Graham Boulevard
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Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard
3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy
2565 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
2262 ft · 35 sec
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
161.4 mi · 2 hr 57 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brundidge 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
161 mi · 02h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brundidge and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brundidge to Decatur?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Brundidge and 121.7 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brundidge and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Calera
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 Calera.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brundidge and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 210.5 mi (338.77 km).
#1 Brundidge
City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 31.7201600, -85.8160600 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.61 | $71.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.27 | $90.54 |
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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