How far is Decatur, AL from Perryville, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Perryville, AL is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Perryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Perryville.
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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 · 53 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
1746 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
13.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 5
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Turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right
777 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left
103 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left
1078 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1423 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road
1995 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Selma Road
14 mi · 19 min · Selma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2357 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto County Road 30
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Perryville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
67.1 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Perryville?
The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Decatur and 78.2 miles from Perryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 137.64 mi (221.51 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 Perryville
City in Perry County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.6168000, -87.1141600 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville (-87.11416, 32.6168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.79 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.58 | $51.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
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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