How far is Fairhope, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Fairhope, AL to Decatur, AL is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairhope and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhope and Decatur.
-
1
Start on Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 11 sec · Fairhope Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Homestead Avenue
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Avenue
2221 ft · 56 sec · Homestead Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1183 ft · 29 sec · Old Spanish Trail
-
6
Continue on US Highway 98
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
-
7
Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
-
8
Turn slight right
95 m · 7 sec
-
9
Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
-
10
Turn left
20.3 mi · 28 min
-
11
Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
300.7 mi · 5 hr 27 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
-
15
Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
-
16
Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
-
17
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast
-
18
Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairhope and Decatur.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Spanish Fort Boulevard
Merge slight left
301 mi · 05h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairhope and 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 Fairhope to Decatur?
The road trip is about 345.7 miles (556.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.5 miles from Fairhope and 175.2 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairhope and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
Montgomery, AL
Selma, AL
Marion, AL
Camden, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairhope and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 287.14 mi (462.11 km).
#1 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.96 | $103.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.06 | $132.13 |
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 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.