How far is Fort Payne, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Payne and Decatur is 72.79 miles (117.15 km).
Flight distance from Fort Payne, AL to Decatur, AL is 72.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Fort Payne to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Payne, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 92.99 miles (149.65 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Payne to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14041 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°26'39"N 85°43'11"W |
| Latitude | 34.4442500 |
| Longitude | -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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 Fort Payne and Decatur
The distance between Fort Payne and Decatur is 150 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 39 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 Fort Payne and Decatur. The current time is 08:51:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.42 liters (3.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Payne and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Payne to Decatur is $10.1 (diesel $13.67).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $10.1 | $11.43 | $12.66 | $13.67 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Payne and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
