How far is Decatur, AL from Trinity, AL?
The driving distance from Decatur, AL to Trinity, AL is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Trinity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Trinity.
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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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Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast
795 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest
1393 ft · 34 sec · McEntire Lane Northwest
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Turn left onto Old Trinity Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Old Trinity Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Seneca Drive
80 m · 10 sec · North Seneca Drive
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Turn right onto Lile Street
34 m · 5 sec · Lile Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lile Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Trinity.
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.
Old Trinity Road
Turn left onto Old Trinity Road
3.07 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Decatur and Sunny near Trinity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Trinity?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flint City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Decatur and 3.2 miles from Trinity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Sunny near Trinity.
Stop Ideas Near Flint City
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 Flint City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 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 Trinity
Town in Morgan County, Alabama
| Population | 2,095 |
| Coordinates | 34.6067600, -87.0883500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trinity (-87.08835, 34.60676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
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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