How far is Decatur, AL from Springville, AL?

The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Springville, AL is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.69 mi
02h 08m
Flight
64.42 mi
103.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.42 mi
Kilometers
103.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.69 mi
Kilometers
178.14 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 30, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-30T04:31
Arrive Springville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Decatur
55.4 mi
01h 04m
To Springville
55.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1583 ft · 53 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 174: Springville, Odenville

    1421 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto State Route 174

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 174

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1432 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Robinson Street

    1 m · 1 sec · Robinson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 61%
I 59 North
23.7 mi · 21%
I 20 East
5.25 mi · 5%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 4%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.21 mi · 4%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 04m from Decatur
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Decatur and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Decatur and 55.2 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Decatur and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 4.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Springville. Straight-line distance: 64.42 mi (103.68 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

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

#2 Springville

Town in St.

Population4,386
Coordinates33.7750500, -86.4719100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)
End: Springville (-86.47191, 33.77505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.79 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.61
7.82 gal · 29.58 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.81 $29.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.63 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $5.42 $21.17 $42.35

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Springville. The current time is 04:31:45.

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.