How far is Decatur, AL from Jasper, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Jasper, AL is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.64 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.1 mi
90.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.91 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sun, May 3, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-03T06:55
Arrive Jasper
Sun, May 3, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Decatur
36.4 mi
00h 48m
To Jasper
36.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Jasper.

  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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman

    28.1 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2344 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Viking Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Viking Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on 19th Street East

    1 km · 2 min · 19th Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Birmingham Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Birmingham Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 20th Street East

    1274 ft · 41 sec · 20th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
33.9 mi · 47%
69
28.1 mi · 39%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.21 mi · 6%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 4%
Viking Drive
1.63 mi · 2%
19th Street East
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 48m from Decatur
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Jasper?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Decatur and 36.3 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Good Hope, 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 Good Hope.

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 56.1 mi (90.29 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population13,278
Coordinates33.8312200, -87.2775100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Jasper (-87.27751, 33.83122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.39
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.69 $19.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.63 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.42 $13.86 $27.72

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Jasper. The current time is 06:55:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.