How far is Decatur, AL from Crossville, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Crossville, AL is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
74.96 mi
01h 57m
Flight
60.5 mi
97.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.5 mi
Kilometers
97.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.64 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crossville
Sat, May 2, 3:50 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sat, May 2, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-02T13:53
Arrive Crossville
Sat, May 2, 3:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Arab
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, US

From Decatur
37.5 mi
00h 58m
To Crossville
37.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 36 min · Point Mallard Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1994 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Guntersville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Guntersville Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gunter Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gunter Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    8 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    104 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Point Mallard Drive
26.1 mi · 35%
North Broad Street
13.5 mi · 18%
Guntersville Road
12.4 mi · 17%
Florida Short Route
8.01 mi · 11%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.15 mi · 6%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Point Mallard Drive

Continue on Point Mallard Drive

26.1 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arab
00h 58m from Decatur
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Decatur and Rain Showers Likely near Crossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Decatur and 37.5 miles from Crossville.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Decatur and Rain Showers Likely near Crossville.

Stop Ideas Near Arab

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

94 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Crossville. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.37 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crossville

Town of the United States

Population1,847
Coordinates34.2875900, -85.9941400
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Crossville (-85.99414, 34.28759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.00
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.00 $20.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.24 $22.49
Premium $4.63 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $5.42 $14.30 $28.59

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Crossville. The current time is 13:53:45.

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.