How far is Decatur, AL from Evergreen, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Evergreen, AL is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Evergreen.
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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
167.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 83: Evergreen, Midway
1182 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Rural Street
108 m · 9 sec · Rural Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
683 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
7 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Evergreen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Decatur and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Decatur and 123.1 miles from Evergreen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.91 one way or $63.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Decatur and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 219.2 mi (352.77 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 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.4335000, -86.9569200 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evergreen (-86.95692, 31.4335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.67 | $31.91 | $63.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $50.65 | $101.30 |
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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