How far is Decatur, AL from Heflin, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Heflin, AL is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Heflin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Heflin.
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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
4.1 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway
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Continue on Point Mallard Drive
34.8 mi · 48 min · Point Mallard Drive
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Golden Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road
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Continue on Leon Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 9: Heflin, Hollins
980 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
721 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on Almon Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street
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Turn right
3115 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Heflin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Point Mallard Drive
Continue on Point Mallard Drive
34.8 mi · 00h 48m
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 Heflin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Heflin?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Walnut Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Decatur and 62.4 miles from Heflin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Heflin.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut 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 Walnut Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Heflin. Straight-line distance: 103.66 mi (166.82 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 Heflin
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 33.6489900, -85.5874600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heflin (-85.58746, 33.64899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
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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