How far is Lineville, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Lineville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lineville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lineville and Decatur.
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Start on Cheaha Road
10 m · 6 sec · Cheaha Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 9
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Barfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road
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Continue on State Route 9
12.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 9
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Henry Road
2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
21.8 mi · 31 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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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 Lineville and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Parkway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 00h 33m
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 Rain Showers leaving Lineville and Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lineville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Lineville and 108.6 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lineville and Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Attalla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Attalla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 113.88 mi (183.27 km).
#1 Lineville
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,221 |
| Coordinates | 33.3106700, -85.7544100 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.28 | $68.55 |
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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