How far is Decatur, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.76 mi
02h 08m
Flight
76.34 mi
122.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.34 mi
Kilometers
122.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.76 mi
Kilometers
139.63 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:48 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Tue, May 5, 9:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-05T17:39
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Holly Pond
AL

Town

From Decatur
43.4 mi
01h 04m
To Hokes Bluff
43.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Hokes Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Hokes Bluff.

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Point Mallard Drive

    34.8 mi · 48 min · Point Mallard Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  12. 12

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Hokes Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Point Mallard Drive
54.3 mi · 63%
West Meighan Boulevard
6.34 mi · 7%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 6%
US 278
4.53 mi · 5%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.15 mi · 5%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Pond
01h 04m from Decatur
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Decatur and 43.4 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holly Pond, 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 Holly Pond.

RAIL

Birmingham

76 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

93 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 76.34 mi (122.86 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.03 $26.07
Premium $4.63 $14.15 $28.31
Diesel $5.42 $16.57 $33.14

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Hokes Bluff. The current time is 17:39:27.

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