How far is Jackson, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Decatur is 220.38 miles (354.67 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, AL to Decatur, AL is 220.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Jackson to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 255.42 miles (411.06 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Decatur will take approximately 04 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Jackson
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4582 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°30'33"N 87°53'40"W |
| Latitude | 31.5090500 |
| Longitude | -87.8944400 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Decatur
The distance between Jackson and Decatur is 411 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jackson and Decatur. The current time is 15:17:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.12 liters (9.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Decatur is $27.75 (diesel $37.56).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $27.75 | $31.39 | $34.78 | $37.56 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
