How far is Decatur, AL from Point Clear, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Point Clear, AL is about 345.7 miles (556.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Point Clear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Point Clear.
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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
232.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1904 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Greeno Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Greeno Road
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Turn right onto County Road 32
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scenic Highway 98
714 ft · 15 sec · Scenic Highway 98
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway 98
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Point Clear.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
232 mi · 04h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Point Clear?
The road trip is about 345.7 miles (556.4 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Decatur and 172.6 miles from Point Clear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Point Clear. Straight-line distance: 290.63 mi (467.73 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 Point Clear
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 2,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.4740800, -87.9191600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Clear (-87.91916, 30.47408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.06 | $132.13 |
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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