How far is Decatur, AL from Collinsville, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Collinsville, AL is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Collinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Collinsville.
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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 · 57 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
59.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive
1292 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Love Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road
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Take the ramp right
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville
1099 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Main Street
654 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Collinsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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59.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Sunny near Collinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Collinsville?
The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Decatur and 52.9 miles from Collinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Sunny near Collinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodville
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 Woodville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 68.21 mi (109.77 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 Collinsville
Town in Alabama
| Population | 1,938 |
| Coordinates | 34.2639800, -85.8605300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collinsville (-85.86053, 34.26398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.89 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
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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