How far is Decatur, AL from Blountsville, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Blountsville, AL is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
50.62 mi
01h 14m
Flight
42.59 mi
68.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.59 mi
Kilometers
68.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.47 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountsville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Tue, Apr 14, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-14T19:59
Arrive Blountsville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Eva
AL

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

From Decatur
25.3 mi
00h 37m
To Blountsville
25.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Point Mallard Drive

    34.8 mi · 48 min · Point Mallard Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lee Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Point Mallard Drive
34.8 mi · 69%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.15 mi · 8%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 6%
Lee Street Northeast
0.3 mi · 1%
6th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
Ferry Street Northeast
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Point Mallard Drive

Continue on Point Mallard Drive

34.8 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eva
00h 37m from Decatur
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Decatur and Sunny near Blountsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Eva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Decatur and 25.3 miles from Blountsville.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Decatur and Sunny near Blountsville.

Stop Ideas Near Eva

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

91 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

114 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Blountsville. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.54 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Blountsville

Town of the United States

Population1,657
Coordinates34.0814900, -86.5911000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Blountsville (-86.5911, 34.08149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.62 $15.25
Premium $4.63 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.42 $9.69 $19.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Blountsville. The current time is 19:59:59.

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.