How far is Decatur, AL from Huntsville, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Huntsville is 24.16 miles (38.89 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, AL to Huntsville, AL is 24.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama is: 25.65 miles (41.27 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Huntsville will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.

Population 54381
GPS Coordinates 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W
Latitude 34.6059300
Longitude -86.9833400
Altitude 171
Country United States
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#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the northern part of the state. Huntsville is known for its many space and aerospace industries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Huntsville Museum of Art.

Population 202964
GPS Coordinates 34°43'49"N 86°35'9"W
Latitude 34.7304000
Longitude -86.5859400
Altitude 193
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Huntsville

The distance between Decatur and Huntsville is 41 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Decatur and Huntsville. The current time is 02:19:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.43 liters (0.9 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Huntsville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Huntsville is $2.79 (diesel $3.77).

Alabama gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.08 $3.48 $3.86 $4.17
Total $2.79 $3.15 $3.49 $3.77

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Huntsville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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