How far is Harpersville, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Harpersville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harpersville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harpersville and Decatur.
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Start on the route
26 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harpersville and Decatur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
70.7 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harpersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harpersville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Harpersville and 59 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harpersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harpersville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 92.62 mi (149.06 km).
#1 Harpersville
Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.3440000, -86.4380400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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