How far is Crossville, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Crossville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crossville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville and Decatur.
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Start on Main Street
9.7 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Florida Short Route
8 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
2708 ft · 59 sec · Blount Avenue
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Turn left onto Henry Street
9.8 mi · 14 min · Henry Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1994 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Cullman Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Cullman Road
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 16 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 Crossville 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.
Cullman Road
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11.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Crossville and Rain Showers Likely near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crossville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Crossville and 37.3 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crossville and Rain Showers Likely near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crossville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.37 km).
#1 Crossville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,847 |
| Coordinates | 34.2875900, -85.9941400 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
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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