How far is Bynum, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Bynum, AL to Decatur, AL is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.71 mi
02h 12m
Flight
90.14 mi
145.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.14 mi
Kilometers
145.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.71 mi
Kilometers
173.35 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, May 30, 1:18 PM CDT
Return by in Bynum
Sat, May 30, 3:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bynum
2026-05-30T11:05
Arrive Decatur
Sat, May 30, 1:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bynum
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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Bynum
65.6 mi
01h 06m
To Decatur
42.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mudd Street

    1010 ft · 20 sec · Mudd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant

    99 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
67.4 mi · 63%
John N Wills Avenue
46.9 mi · 43%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 4%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Bynum Boulevard
2.12 mi · 2%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 06m from Bynum
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bynum and 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 Bynum to Decatur?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Bynum and 42.1 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Brookside Fire Department

Brookside , AL
4199 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bynum and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 90.14 mi (145.06 km).

Bynum

#1 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Bynum Boulevard (-85.961033, 33.613069)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.39 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.78 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bynum and Decatur. The current time is 11:05:53.

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.