How far is Decatur, AL from Hackleburg, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Hackleburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Hackleburg.
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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
33.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
1144 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 43
2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
2656 ft · 37 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
58 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street
18 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Hackleburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gordon Terry Parkway
Continue straight
33.4 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Hackleburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Hackleburg?
The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Decatur and 31.1 miles from Hackleburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Hackleburg.
Stop Ideas Near Moulton
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 Moulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 53.25 mi (85.7 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 Hackleburg
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,249 |
| Coordinates | 34.2773200, -87.8286400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
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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