How far is Decatur, AL from Aliceville, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Aliceville, AL is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Aliceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Aliceville.
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Start on the route
130 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
50 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street Northeast
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast
795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 26 min · Market Street
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Keep slight right
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward Rainbow Drive
33 m · 3 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1137 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
21 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Temple Avenue North
900 ft · 26 sec · Temple Avenue North
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest
2570 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Street West
2301 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Street West
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Turn right
14.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
14.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
740 ft · 25 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1229 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southeast
898 ft · 22 sec · 4th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 2nd Street South
9.3 mi · 14 min · 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
55 m · 6 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Commerce Avenue
537 ft · 15 sec · Commerce Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Avenue
10 mi · 14 min · Commerce Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northeast
2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Mobile Road
606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mobile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Aliceville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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21 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Decatur and Rain Showers near Aliceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Aliceville?
The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Decatur and 72.8 miles from Aliceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Decatur and Rain Showers near Aliceville.
Stop Ideas Near Eldridge
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 Eldridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Aliceville. Straight-line distance: 122.05 mi (196.42 km).
#1 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aliceville
City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.1295700, -88.1514200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aliceville (-88.15142, 33.12957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
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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