How far is Hackleburg, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Hackleburg, AL to Decatur, AL is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
62.2 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.25 mi
85.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.25 mi
Kilometers
85.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.2 mi
Kilometers
100.1 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackleburg
2026-04-22T23:27
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackleburg
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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Hackleburg
31.1 mi
00h 34m
To Decatur
31.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Tree Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    58 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    2656 ft · 34 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    846 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

    575 ft · 18 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    98 m · 16 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackleburg 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
56.9 mi · 92%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 5%
Moulton Street West
2.02 mi · 3%
4th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
Lee Street Northeast
0.06 mi
Main Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 34m from Hackleburg
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hackleburg and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Hackleburg and 31.1 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hackleburg and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moulton, 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 Moulton.

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackleburg and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 53.25 mi (85.7 km).

Hackleburg

#1 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Tree Street (-87.82864, 34.277305)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.33 $16.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.37 $18.74
Premium $4.63 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.42 $11.91 $23.83

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 Hackleburg and Decatur. The current time is 23:27:21.

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.