How far is Decatur, AL from Taylor, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Taylor, AL is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby 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 Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Taylor.
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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
94.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
960 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
546 ft · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto South Court Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on Hobbie Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Hobbie Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
827 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Ramer Grady Road
2774 ft · 1 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ramer Grady Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Turn slight right onto Meriwether Trail
2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriwether Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Taylor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
94.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Taylor?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Decatur and 100.5 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.11 one way or $56.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Alabaster
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 Alabaster.
Birmingham
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Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 186.84 mi (300.69 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 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-86.2333, 31.97543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $3.95 | $28.11 | $56.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $34.38 | $68.75 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
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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