How far is Decatur, AL from Elberta, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Elberta, AL is about 344.2 miles (554 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Elberta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Elberta.
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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
206.4 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
1385 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Barrineau Park Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Barrineau Park Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Barrineau Park Road
1707 ft · 28 sec · Barrineau Park Road
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Turn right onto Old Pensacola Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road
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Turn left onto County Road 87
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87
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Continue on County Road 87
12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87
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Turn right onto State Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Elberta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
206 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Elberta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Elberta?
The road trip is about 344.2 miles (554 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Decatur and 171.9 miles from Elberta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Elberta.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Elberta. Straight-line distance: 291.81 mi (469.63 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 Elberta
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 30.4143600, -87.5977600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberta (-87.59776, 30.41436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.75 | $103.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.19 | $112.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.79 | $131.58 |
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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