How far is Decatur, AL from Gordo, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Gordo, AL is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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 Winston County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Gordo.
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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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Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast
795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 26 min · Market Street
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Keep slight right
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward Rainbow Drive
33 m · 3 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1137 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
21 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Gordo Road Southwest
28.9 mi · 40 min · Gordo Road Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1194 ft · 34 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1010 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
35 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Gordo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gordo Road Southwest
Turn straight onto Gordo Road Southwest
28.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Gordo?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Decatur and 62.9 miles from Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Lynn
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 Lynn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Gordo. Straight-line distance: 103.29 mi (166.23 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 Gordo
Town in Pickens County, Alabama
| Population | 1,594 |
| Coordinates | 33.3201200, -87.9028000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gordo (-87.9028, 33.32012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
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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