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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.38 mi
02h 48m
Flight
113.88 mi
183.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.88 mi
Kilometers
183.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.38 mi
Kilometers
288.68 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, May 2, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lineville
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Decatur
Sat, May 2, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lineville
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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Lineville
70.8 mi
01h 24m
To Decatur
108.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cheaha Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Cheaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  4. 4

    Continue on Barfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 9

    12.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Road

    2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  17. 17

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  19. 19

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Thompson Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    43 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  28. 28

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lineville 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Bridge Road
40.5 mi · 23%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 15%
State Route 9
16 mi · 9%
East Meighan Boulevard
8.95 mi · 5%
US 278
4.54 mi · 3%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 24m from Lineville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Attalla, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 113.88 mi (183.27 km).

Lineville

#1 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheaha Road (-85.754407, 33.31067)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.94
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lineville and Decatur. The current time is 23:30:25.

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.