How far is Decatur, AL from Ardmore, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Ardmore, AL is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Ardmore.
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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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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1583 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1482 ft · 23 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on US Highway 31
7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 31
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Turn right onto Huntsville-Brownsferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Huntsville-Brownsferry Road
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Continue on Huntsville Brownsferry Road
2776 ft · 1 min · Huntsville Brownsferry Road
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Take the ramp left
2155 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 53: Ardmore
1701 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 53: Ardmore
47 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
130 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1354 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ardmore Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · Ardmore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
42 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Ardmore.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Huntsville Brownsferry Road
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Decatur and 15.7 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Ardmore.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.7 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 Ardmore
Town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920292, -86.8469471 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-86.846947, 34.992029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
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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