How far is Decatur, AL from Citronelle, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Citronelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Citronelle.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
139.4 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Quitman
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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9.8 mi · 11 min
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17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
29.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Citronelle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Citronelle?
The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Eutaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Decatur and 161.3 miles from Citronelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 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 $43.13 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.
Stop Ideas Near Eutaw
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 Eutaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 253.39 mi (407.79 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 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.13 | $86.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.51 | $97.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.68 | $105.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.68 | $123.35 |
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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