How far is Decatur, AL from Rogersville, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Rogersville, AL is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Rogersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Rogersville.
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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 · 57 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1482 ft · 23 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on US Highway 31
10.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 31
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 72: Athens, Huntsville
578 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 72 West: Florence, Athens
66 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
16.2 mi · 21 min · US Highway 72 East
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Continue on United States Highway 72
3.9 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 72
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · United States Highway 72
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Rogersville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 72 East
Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
16.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near Rogersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Rogersville?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Decatur and 16.8 miles from Rogersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Rogersville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 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 Rogersville
Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 34.8257800, -87.2967600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogersville (-87.29676, 34.82578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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