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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.67 mi
03h 35m
Flight
122.05 mi
196.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.05 mi
Kilometers
196.42 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.67 mi
Kilometers
234.44 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sat, May 2, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-02T01:00
Arrive Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Eldridge
AL

Town in Alabama

From Decatur
72.9 mi
01h 47m
To Aliceville
72.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    130 m · 37 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast

    50 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast

    795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Market Street

    15.4 mi · 26 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    11.1 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Rainbow Drive

    33 m · 3 sec · Rainbow Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1137 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Temple Avenue North

    900 ft · 26 sec · Temple Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest

    2570 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Street West

    2301 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Street West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14.7 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue West

    740 ft · 25 sec · 1st Avenue West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1229 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southeast

    898 ft · 22 sec · 4th Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    9.3 mi · 14 min · 2nd Street South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Tuscaloosa Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Commerce Avenue

    537 ft · 15 sec · Commerce Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Avenue

    10 mi · 14 min · Commerce Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northeast

    2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast

  31. 31

    Continue on Mobile Road

    606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
26.5 mi · 18%
Gordon Terry Parkway
17.7 mi · 12%
Commerce Avenue
10.1 mi · 7%
2nd Street South
9.31 mi · 6%
Moulton Street East
1.88 mi · 1%
10th Street Northwest
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
01h 47m from Decatur
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eldridge, 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 Eldridge.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

81 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

115 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Aliceville. Straight-line distance: 122.05 mi (196.42 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Aliceville

#2 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Aliceville (-88.15142, 33.12957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Aliceville. The current time is 01:00:27.

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.