How far is Decatur, AL from Danville, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Danville, AL is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Danville.
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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
11.6 mi · 19 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street West
9 mi · 15 min · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Danville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
6th Avenue Southeast
Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
11.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Danville?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartselle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Decatur and 10.6 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Hartselle
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 Hartselle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Danville. Straight-line distance: 14.49 mi (23.32 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 Danville
Danville is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4145400, -87.0875100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-87.08751, 34.41454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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