How far is Decatur, AL from Phil Campbell, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Phil Campbell, AL is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.58 mi
01h 11m
Flight
44.79 mi
72.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.79 mi
Kilometers
72.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.05 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phil Campbell
Wed, Jun 3, 1:46 PM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Wed, Jun 3, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-06-03T12:34
Arrive Phil Campbell
Wed, Jun 3, 1:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Decatur
28.3 mi
00h 35m
To Phil Campbell
28.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Phil Campbell.

  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

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast

    795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McClung Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · McClung Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McClung Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 76%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.2 mi · 20%
Moulton Street East
1.88 mi · 3%
US 43
0.22 mi
2nd Avenue Northeast
0.15 mi
Ferry Street Northeast
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 35m from Decatur
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Phil Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Phil Campbell?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Decatur and 28.3 miles from Phil Campbell.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Phil Campbell.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Phil Campbell. Straight-line distance: 44.79 mi (72.09 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Phil Campbell

#2 Phil Campbell

Town in Alabama, United States also known as Burchamsville

Population1,072
Coordinates34.3509300, -87.7064200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Phil Campbell (-87.70642, 34.35093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $4.63 $9.25 $18.50
Diesel $5.42 $10.83 $21.66

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Phil Campbell. The current time is 12:34:52.

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.