How far is East Brewton, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from East Brewton, AL to Decatur, AL is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.71 mi
04h 20m
Flight
242.74 mi
390.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.74 mi
Kilometers
390.66 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.71 mi
Kilometers
448.54 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in East Brewton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brewton
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Decatur
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Brewton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From East Brewton
136.8 mi
02h 10m
To Decatur
141.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brewton and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Forrest Avenue

    3132 ft · 53 sec · Forrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Mildred Street

    2051 ft · 39 sec · Mildred Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Avenue

    2009 ft · 34 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Douglas Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jackson

  6. 6

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    592 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

    38 m · 5 sec · Conecuh County 58

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3024 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conecuh County 58
240 mi · 86%
Douglas Avenue
14.2 mi · 5%
North Jackson Street
8.22 mi · 3%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 1%
Jackson
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Conecuh County 58

Merge slight left

240 mi · 04h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
02h 10m from East Brewton
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Brewton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Brewton to Decatur?

The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from East Brewton and 141.9 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Brewton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enterprise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Brewton and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 242.74 mi (390.66 km).

East Brewton

#1 East Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population2,326
Coordinates31.0932300, -87.0627500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.063533, 31.093833)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.23 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.53
19.68 gal · 74.46 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.26 $74.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.91 $83.82
Premium $4.63 $45.51 $91.02
Diesel $5.42 $53.28 $106.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Brewton and Decatur. The current time is 23:34:45.

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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.