How far is Decatur, AL from Pine Level, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Pine Level, AL is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Pine Level.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Pine Level.
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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
77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
1150 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Pine Level Ridge
116 m · 17 sec · Pine Level Ridge
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Level Ridge
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Pine Level.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Pine Level.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Pine Level?
The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Decatur and 78.5 miles from Pine Level.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Pine Level.
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 Pine Level. Straight-line distance: 142.86 mi (229.91 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 Pine Level
Pine Level is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5837400, -86.4655300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Level (-86.46553, 32.58374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 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 | $3.69 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
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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