How far is Hazel Green, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Hazel Green, AL to Decatur, AL is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Green and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green and Decatur.
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Start on U.S. 231
11.6 mi · 14 min · U.S. 231
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West
2071 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
1980 ft · 50 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
1040 ft · 32 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 Hazel Green 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-565 West
Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hazel Green and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Hazel Green to Decatur?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hazel Green and 19.3 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hazel Green and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Green and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).
#1 Hazel Green
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 34.9323100, -86.5719400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
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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