How far is Jemison, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Jemison, AL to Decatur, AL is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
128.1 mi
02h 03m
Flight
114.54 mi
184.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.54 mi
Kilometers
184.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.1 mi
Kilometers
206.15 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Jemison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jemison
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jemison
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
Kimberly
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Jemison
61.6 mi
01h 01m
To Decatur
66.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    768 ft · 24 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jemison and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
102 mi · 79%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
67
0.38 mi
Lee Street Northeast
0.21 mi
6th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimberly
01h 01m from Jemison
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jemison and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Jemison and 66.5 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jemison and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Kimberly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kimberly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.9 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Tarrant City Hall

Birmingham , AL
1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Rating 1.7/5 11 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kimberly.

RAIL

Birmingham

29 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

97 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jemison and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 114.54 mi (184.34 km).

Jemison

#1 Jemison

Town

Population2,693
Coordinates32.9598500, -86.7466500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.746643, 32.959842)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.25 $38.50
Premium $4.63 $20.90 $41.81
Diesel $5.42 $24.48 $48.95

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 Jemison and Decatur. The current time is 01:27:14.

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.