How far is Decatur, AL from Reform, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Reform, AL is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.12 mi
03h 04m
Flight
103.38 mi
166.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.38 mi
Kilometers
166.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.12 mi
Kilometers
201.36 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reform
Sun, May 3, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sun, May 3, 12:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-03T06:38
Arrive Reform
Sun, May 3, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lynn
AL

Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States

From Decatur
62.6 mi
01h 32m
To Reform
62.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Reform.

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Market Street

    15.4 mi · 26 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    11.1 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Rainbow Drive

    33 m · 3 sec · Rainbow Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1137 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Temple Avenue North

    900 ft · 26 sec · Temple Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest

    2570 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Street West

    2301 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Street West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14.7 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
26.5 mi · 21%
Gordon Terry Parkway
17.7 mi · 14%
Moulton Street East
1.88 mi · 1%
10th Street Northwest
0.49 mi
Columbus Street West
0.44 mi
Rainbow Drive
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynn
01h 32m from Decatur
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Reform.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Reform?

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Decatur and 62.5 miles from Reform.

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

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Reform.

Stop Ideas Near Lynn

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

91 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Reform. Straight-line distance: 103.38 mi (166.37 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Reform

#2 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Reform (-88.0153, 33.37845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Reform. The current time is 06:38:55.

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.