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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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 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Forrest Avenue
3132 ft · 53 sec · Forrest Avenue
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Continue on Mildred Street
2051 ft · 39 sec · Mildred Street
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Avenue
2009 ft · 34 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Douglas Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue
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Continue on Jackson
1.3 km · 1 min · Jackson
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Continue on North Jackson Street
8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
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Keep slight left
592 ft · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58
38 m · 5 sec · Conecuh County 58
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At the end of the road, turn left
3024 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
239.5 mi · 4 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 East Brewton and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Brewton and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 242.74 mi (390.66 km).
#1 East Brewton
City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,326 |
| Coordinates | 31.0932300, -87.0627500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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