How far is Decatur, AL from Smoke Rise, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Smoke Rise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Smoke Rise.
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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
45.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31: Garden City, Blount Springs
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Bee Line Highway
1620 ft · 30 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn right onto Valley Trail
1.7 mi · 7 min · Valley Trail
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Continue on Valley Trail
1 mi · 4 min · Valley Trail
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Turn left onto Scenic Trail
655 ft · 30 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
2563 ft · 2 min · Crosshill Lane
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Turn right
48 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Smoke Rise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Smoke Rise?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Decatur and 28.7 miles from Smoke Rise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.
Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont
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 South Vinemont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Smoke Rise. Straight-line distance: 50.21 mi (80.81 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 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smoke Rise (-86.82027, 33.89177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
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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