How far is Decatur, AL from Moulton, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Moulton, AL is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
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Town in Morgan County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Moulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Moulton.
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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
1.1 km · 58 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
106 m · 15 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Big Nance Street
44 m · 6 sec · Big Nance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Big Nance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Moulton.
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.
Gordon Terry Parkway
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8.2 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Moulton?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Decatur and 10.3 miles from Moulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 19.64 mi (31.6 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 Moulton
City in Alabama
| Population | 3,201 |
| Coordinates | 34.4812100, -87.2933500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moulton (-87.29335, 34.48121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
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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