How far is Decatur, AL from Grove Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Grove Hill, AL is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.42 mi
05h 01m
Flight
205.37 mi
330.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Decatur.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.37 mi
Kilometers
330.51 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.42 mi
Kilometers
375.66 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 30, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-30T05:38
Arrive Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
West Blocton
AL

Town

From Decatur
116.9 mi
02h 30m
To Grove Hill
116.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Grove Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Grove Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    130 m · 37 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast

    50 m · 9 sec · Ferry Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1583 ft · 53 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5

    69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5

  20. 20

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  22. 22

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cobb Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Cobb Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Grove Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
114 mi · 49%
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 29%
I 20 West
27.3 mi · 12%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.21 mi · 2%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
205.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Blocton
02h 30m from Decatur
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grove Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Grove Hill?

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

West Blocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Decatur and 116.5 miles from Grove Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grove Hill.

Stop Ideas Near West Blocton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Blocton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Blocton.

BUS

Brent, AL

18 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

53 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

56 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Grove Hill. Straight-line distance: 205.37 mi (330.51 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Grove Hill

#2 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Grove Hill (-87.77722, 31.70877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.18 L · about $31.20
Round trip
$62.41
16.48 gal · 62.36 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.20 $62.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.09 $70.19
Premium $4.63 $38.11 $76.22
Diesel $5.42 $44.62 $89.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Grove Hill. The current time is 05:38:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.