How far is Decatur, AL from Fairhope, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Fairhope, AL is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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 30m.
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 Fairhope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Fairhope.
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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
232.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
2357 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Section Street
32 m · 3 sec · North Section Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Turn right onto Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Fairhope.
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
232 mi · 04h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairhope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Fairhope?
The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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 170.4 miles from Decatur and 169.9 miles from Fairhope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 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 $45.48 one way or $90.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fairhope.
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 Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 287.14 mi (462.11 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 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhope (-87.90333, 30.52297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.15 | $102.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.55 | $111.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.03 | $130.07 |
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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