How far is Decatur, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
107.07 mi
02h 29m
Flight
82.82 mi
133.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.07 mi
Kilometers
172.32 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Wed, Apr 29, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Wed, Apr 29, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-29T07:48
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Wed, Apr 29, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Snead
AL

Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America

From Decatur
53.5 mi
01h 14m
To Cedar Bluff
53.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Cedar Bluff.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  12. 12

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 411

    786 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 411 North

    33 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Albert Rains Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road

    3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 9

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive

    1002 ft · 27 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 9

    13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Point Mallard Drive
54.3 mi · 51%
Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 19%
US 278
4.53 mi · 4%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.15 mi · 4%
West Meighan Boulevard
4.12 mi · 4%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snead
01h 14m from Decatur
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Snead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Decatur and 53.6 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Snead

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

74 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

77 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 82.82 mi (133.28 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town of the United States

Population1,829
Coordinates34.2200900, -85.6077400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 07:48:38.

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.