How far is Decatur, AL from Holt, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Holt, AL is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 02h 36m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Holt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Holt.
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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
4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling
1455 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard East
3.2 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard East
2.2 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Crescent Ridge Road East
1.4 km · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road East
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Continue on Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
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Turn left onto 42nd Avenue Northeast
785 ft · 34 sec · 42nd Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 16th Street Northeast
145 m · 23 sec · 16th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 40th Avenue Northeast
92 m · 13 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Holt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Holt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Holt?
The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Decatur and 66.5 miles from Holt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Holt.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Holt. Straight-line distance: 99.05 mi (159.4 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 Holt
Holt is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2340100, -87.4844500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holt (-87.48445, 33.23401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.67 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $19.52 | $39.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.40 | $42.81 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $27.36 | $54.73 |
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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