How far is Decatur, AL from Tillmans Corner, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Tillmans Corner, AL is about 345.9 miles (556.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Tillmans Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Tillmans Corner.
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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
263.9 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Tillman's Corner
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Government Boulevard
1926 ft · 50 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left
48 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 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 Tillmans Corner.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
264 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Tillmans Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Tillmans Corner?
The road trip is about 345.9 miles (556.6 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Decatur and 172.7 miles from Tillmans Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286 miles (460.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Tillmans Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Tillmans Corner. Straight-line distance: 285.94 mi (460.17 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 Tillmans Corner
Census designated place
| Population | 17,398 |
| Coordinates | 30.5901900, -88.1708400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tillmans Corner (-88.17084, 30.59019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 557 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.06 | $132.13 |
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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