How far is Decatur, AL from Coosada, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Coosada, AL is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Coosada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Coosada.
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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
83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
971 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 14
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
880 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Road 8
1384 ft · 38 sec · County Road 8
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Continue on County Road 10
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Continue on Grandview Road
2898 ft · 1 min · Grandview Road
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Turn left onto Edgewood Road
1265 ft · 37 sec · Edgewood Road
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Continue on Coosada Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Coosada Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coosada Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Coosada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coosada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Coosada?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Decatur and 82.8 miles from Coosada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coosada.
Stop Ideas Near Homewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Coosada. Straight-line distance: 150.41 mi (242.06 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 Coosada
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 32.4979100, -86.3313600 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coosada (-86.33136, 32.49791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
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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