How far is Fairfield, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfield and Decatur is 232.57 miles (374.29 km).
Flight distance from Fairfield, AL to Decatur, AL is 232.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfield, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 267.11 miles (429.87 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfield to Decatur will take approximately 04 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Fairfield
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 10457 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°15'7"N 86°38'44"W |
| Latitude | 31.2518400 |
| Longitude | -86.6455200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairfield and Decatur
The distance between Fairfield and Decatur is 430 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fairfield and Decatur. The current time is 06:37:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.68 liters (9.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Decatur is $29.02 (diesel $39.28).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $29.02 | $32.83 | $36.37 | $39.28 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfield and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
