How far is Decatur, AL from Double Springs, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Double Springs, AL is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.58 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.74 mi
63.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.58 mi
Kilometers
76.57 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Double Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-12T20:55
Arrive Double Springs
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Decatur
23.8 mi
00h 36m
To Double Springs
23.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Double Springs.

  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

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast

    795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Market Street

    15.4 mi · 26 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    11.1 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Blake Drive

    1 m · 1 sec · Blake Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blake Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
27.7 mi · 58%
Gordon Terry Parkway
17.7 mi · 37%
Moulton Street East
1.88 mi · 4%
2nd Avenue Northeast
0.15 mi
Ferry Street Northeast
0.03 mi
Blake Drive
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Turn left onto Market Street

15.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 36m from Decatur
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Double Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Double Springs?

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Decatur and 23.8 miles from Double Springs.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Double Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Double Springs. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.96 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 Double Springs

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,062
Coordinates34.1463700, -87.4024700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Double Springs (-87.40247, 34.14637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.36 L · about $6.36
Round trip
$12.72
3.36 gal · 12.72 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.36 $12.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.16 $14.31
Premium $4.63 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.42 $9.10 $18.19

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Double Springs. The current time is 20:55:57.

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.