How far is Decatur, AL from Chickasaw, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Chickasaw, AL is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.07 mi
06h 09m
Flight
272.94 mi
439.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.94 mi
Kilometers
439.26 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.07 mi
Kilometers
531.2 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chickasaw
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sat, May 30, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-30T06:34
Arrive Chickasaw
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Decatur
165.2 mi
03h 04m
To Chickasaw
164.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    245 mi · 4 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    71 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
245 mi · 74%
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 20%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.21 mi · 1%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Lee Street Northeast
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

245 mi · 04h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
273 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
03h 04m from Decatur
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chickasaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Decatur and 164.8 miles from Chickasaw.

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

The direct path is about 273 miles (439.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.12 one way or $88.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chickasaw.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Chickasaw. Straight-line distance: 272.94 mi (439.26 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Chickasaw

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,659
Coordinates30.7638000, -88.0747200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Chickasaw (-88.07472, 30.7638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.09 L · about $44.12
Round trip
$88.24
23.3 gal · 88.18 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.12 $88.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.62 $99.23
Premium $4.63 $53.88 $107.76
Diesel $5.42 $63.08 $126.17

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Chickasaw. The current time is 06:34:34.

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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.