How far is Decatur, AL from Berry, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Berry, AL is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
103 mi
02h 16m
Flight
74.28 mi
119.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.28 mi
Kilometers
119.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
103 mi
Kilometers
165.76 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berry
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Berry
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Decatur
51.5 mi
01h 08m
To Berry
51.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1583 ft · 53 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman

    28.1 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo

    1687 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman

    1378 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
69
43.6 mi · 42%
I-65 South
33.9 mi · 33%
Tupelo
4.43 mi · 4%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.21 mi · 4%
Industrial Parkway
3.07 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 08m from Decatur
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Partly Sunny near Berry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Berry?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Decatur and 51.4 miles from Berry.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Partly Sunny near Berry.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Berry. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.54 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Berry

Town in Alabama

Population1,086
Coordinates33.6598300, -87.6000100
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Berry (-87.60001, 33.65983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.63 $16.84 $33.67
Diesel $5.42 $19.71 $39.42

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Berry. The current time is 04:59:18.

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.