How far is Decatur, AL from Meridianville, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Meridianville, AL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Meridianville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Meridianville.
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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 · 57 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
2336 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West: University Drive
155 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
140 m · 10 sec · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Continue straight
2174 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit straight
133 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
7.5 mi · 9 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto Wells Road
74 m · 11 sec · Wells Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wells Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Meridianville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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18.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridianville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Meridianville?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Decatur and 16.7 miles from Meridianville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Meridianville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Meridianville. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 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 Meridianville
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 6,021 |
| Coordinates | 34.8514800, -86.5722200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridianville (-86.57222, 34.85148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.79 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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