How far is Decatur, AL from Moores Mill, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Moores Mill, AL is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Moores Mill.
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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
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Moores Mill Road Northeast
3.1 mi · 5 min · Moores Mill Road Northeast
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Continue on Moores Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Moores Mill Road
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Turn left
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left
1 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Moores Mill.
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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23.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Moores Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Moores Mill?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 17.3 miles from Decatur and 17.3 miles from Moores Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Moores Mill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Moores Mill. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.07 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 Moores Mill
Census designated place
| Population | 5,682 |
| Coordinates | 34.8439800, -86.5183200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moores Mill (-86.51832, 34.84398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
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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