How far is Decatur, AL from Bridgeport, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Bridgeport, AL is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
93.11 mi
01h 52m
Flight
75.78 mi
121.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.11 mi
Kilometers
149.84 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Tue, Apr 14, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Tue, Apr 14, 11:45 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 Bridgeport
Tue, Apr 14, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Paint Rock
AL

Town

From Decatur
46.5 mi
00h 56m
To Bridgeport
46.6 mi
00h 56m

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
83°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 Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 57 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  4. 4

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
88.2 mi · 95%
6th Avenue Northeast
2.18 mi · 2%
County Road 94
1.38 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
Lee Street Northeast
0.3 mi
Alabama Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Continue straight

85.1 mi · 01h 38m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
00h 56m from Decatur
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Decatur and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Decatur and 46.6 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 75.78 mi (121.96 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.44 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.58 gal · 24.88 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $4.63 $15.22 $30.43
Diesel $5.42 $17.82 $35.63

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 Bridgeport. The current time is 19:59:59.

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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.