How far is Decatur, AL from Lineville, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Lineville, AL is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.7 mi
03h 21m
Flight
113.88 mi
183.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.88 mi
Kilometers
183.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.7 mi
Kilometers
228.05 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sat, May 2, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-02T00:54
Arrive Lineville
Sat, May 2, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Decatur
70.9 mi
01h 40m
To Lineville
70.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    44 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    12.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  29. 29

    Continue on Barfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cheaha Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Point Mallard Drive
54.3 mi · 38%
Chastain Boulevard East
26.9 mi · 19%
State Route 9
16 mi · 11%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 6%
US 431 South
8.92 mi · 6%
US 278
4.53 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 40m from Decatur
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Decatur and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Decatur and 70.8 miles from Lineville.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Decatur and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Lineville. Straight-line distance: 113.88 mi (183.27 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Lineville (-85.75441, 33.31067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.87
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.94 $37.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.30 $42.59
Premium $4.63 $23.13 $46.25
Diesel $5.42 $27.08 $54.15

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Lineville. The current time is 00:54:13.

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.