How far is Decatur, AL from Birmingham, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Birmingham is 75.7 miles (121.82 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, AL to Birmingham, AL is 75.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Decatur to Birmingham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 87.1 miles (140.17 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Birmingham will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.
| Population | 206950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W |
| Latitude | 33.5206600 |
| Longitude | -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Birmingham
The distance between Decatur and Birmingham is 140 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Decatur and Birmingham. The current time is 09:57:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.63 liters (3.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Birmingham is $9.46 (diesel $12.81).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $9.46 | $10.7 | $11.86 | $12.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Birmingham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Florence, AL to Decatur 48.03 miles (77 km)
Driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Decatur 148.81 miles (239 km)
Driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Decatur 327.48 miles (527 km)
