How far is Decatur, AL from Flomaton, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Flomaton, AL is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Flomaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Flomaton.
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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
194.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 113: Flomaton, Wallace
1268 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Barnett Highway
13.6 mi · 17 min · Barnett Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Palafox Street
1 km · 2 min · Palafox Street
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Turn right onto Ringold Street
551 ft · 30 sec · Ringold Street
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Turn left onto Houston Street
35 m · 5 sec · Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Flomaton.
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
195 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Flomaton?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Decatur and 143.3 miles from Flomaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.36 one way or $76.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.
Stop Ideas Near Oak 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 Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Flomaton. Straight-line distance: 249.65 mi (401.78 km).
#1 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flomaton (-87.26081, 31.00018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.36 | $76.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.14 | $86.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.85 | $109.71 |
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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