How far is Decatur, AL from Dadeville, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Dadeville, AL is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.19 mi
03h 25m
Flight
141.24 mi
227.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.24 mi
Kilometers
227.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.19 mi
Kilometers
269.07 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dadeville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Dadeville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Decatur
83.7 mi
01h 42m
To Dadeville
83.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    64 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Broadnax Street

    1937 ft · 40 sec · North Broadnax Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Cusseta Street

    82 m · 10 sec · West Cusseta Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Tallassee Street

    82 m · 11 sec · North Tallassee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Columbus Street

    83 m · 11 sec · West Columbus Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Broadnax Street

    60 m · 4 sec · North Broadnax Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadnax Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
81.7 mi · 49%
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 40%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 3%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.21 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 42m from Decatur
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Sunny near Dadeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Decatur and 83.5 miles from Dadeville.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 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 Dadeville.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Dadeville. Straight-line distance: 141.24 mi (227.3 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Dadeville

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States

Population3,007
Coordinates32.8312400, -85.7635700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Dadeville (-85.76357, 32.83124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.69
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.34 $44.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.63 $27.29 $54.58
Diesel $5.42 $31.95 $63.90

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Dadeville. The current time is 03:45:17.

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.