How far is Decatur, AL from Blue Ridge, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Blue Ridge, AL is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Blue Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Blue Ridge.
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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 · 53 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
1841 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
931 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jasmine Hill Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jasmine Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Blue Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Decatur and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Blue Ridge?
The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Decatur and 90.6 miles from Blue Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Decatur and Sunny near Blue Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Hoover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 152.98 mi (246.2 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 Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4926400, -86.1905200 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ridge (-86.19052, 32.49264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
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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