How far is Graysville, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
92.45 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.08 mi
109.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.08 mi
Kilometers
109.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.78 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Fri, Apr 17, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T03:45
Arrive Decatur
Fri, Apr 17, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
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
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Graysville
43.8 mi
00h 42m
To Decatur
48.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3069 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Cherry Avenue

    1058 ft · 29 sec · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Huntsville

    3120 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Graysville and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntsville
67.6 mi · 73%
Cherry Avenue
8.89 mi · 10%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 5%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
1st Avenue Southeast
1.21 mi · 1%
I 65 North
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Huntsville

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 42m from Graysville
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Graysville and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Graysville and 48.7 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dodge City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dodge City.

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 68.08 mi (109.56 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.6206600, -86.9713800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.97107, 33.620756)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.69
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.35 $24.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.88 $27.77
Premium $4.63 $15.08 $30.15
Diesel $5.42 $17.65 $35.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Decatur. The current time is 03:45:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.