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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.61 mi
00h 41m
Flight
32.46 mi
52.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.61 mi
Kilometers
62.14 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Hazel Green
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Green
2026-04-18T13:02
Arrive Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Green
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Madison
AL

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

From Hazel Green
19.3 mi
00h 20m
To Decatur
19.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. 231

    11.6 mi · 14 min · U.S. 231

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    624 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    1980 ft · 50 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast

    1040 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Green 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-565 West
18.8 mi · 49%
U.S. 231
11.6 mi · 30%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 9%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 6%
Bee Line Highway
1.62 mi · 4%
6th Avenue Northeast
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 20m from Hazel Green
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Hazel Green

#1 Hazel Green

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population3,630
Coordinates34.9323100, -86.5719400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: U.S. 231 (-86.571837, 34.932309)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Green and Decatur. The current time is 13:02:57.

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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.