How far is Decatur, AL from Fairfield, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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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 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Fairfield.
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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
150.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
1607 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Crum Foshee Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Crum Foshee Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 82
1722 ft · 58 sec · County Road 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 107
62 m · 10 sec · County Road 107
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Turn right onto Ealum Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Ealum Mill Road
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Continue on Loango Road
8.5 mi · 21 min · Loango Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Judge Smith Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Judge Smith Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Judge Smith Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Fairfield.
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
150 mi · 02h 45m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Decatur and 130.7 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Clanton
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 Clanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 232.57 mi (374.29 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 Fairfield
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -86.6455200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.64552, 31.25184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.35 | $78.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.74 | $85.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.03 | $100.07 |
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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