How far is Decatur, AL from Kansas, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Kansas, AL is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Kansas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Kansas.
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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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Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast
795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 26 min · Market Street
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Keep slight right
11.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward Rainbow Drive
33 m · 3 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1137 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Rutledge Street
1332 ft · 58 sec · Rutledge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Kansas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
15.4 mi · 00h 26m
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 Kansas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Kansas?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Double Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Decatur and 38.2 miles from Kansas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Kansas.
Stop Ideas Near Double Springs
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 Double Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Kansas. Straight-line distance: 58.5 mi (94.14 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 Kansas
Town in Walker County, Aabama
| Population | 214 |
| Coordinates | 33.9017700, -87.5519600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kansas (-87.55196, 33.90177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.95 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
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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