How far is Eutaw, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Eutaw, AL to Decatur, AL is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.59 mi
02h 37m
Flight
132.58 mi
213.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.58 mi
Kilometers
213.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.59 mi
Kilometers
274.54 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Eutaw
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eutaw
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eutaw
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Eutaw
83 mi
01h 18m
To Decatur
87.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eutaw and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M L King Highway
80.4 mi · 47%
I 65 North
72.3 mi · 42%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.85 mi · 3%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
67
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

M L King Highway

Merge slight left

79 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 18m from Eutaw
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eutaw and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eutaw to Decatur?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Eutaw and 87.6 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eutaw and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Birmingham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Birmingham City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Birmingham City Hall

Birmingham , AL
710 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eutaw and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 132.58 mi (213.37 km).

Eutaw

#1 Eutaw

City in Alabama

Population2,558
Coordinates32.8405900, -87.8876200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield Avenue (-87.887855, 32.840596)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.79 L · about $22.80
Round trip
$45.60
12.04 gal · 45.58 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.80 $45.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.64 $51.28
Premium $4.63 $27.84 $55.68
Diesel $5.42 $32.60 $65.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eutaw and Decatur. The current time is 02:28:45.

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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.