How far is Luverne, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Decatur, AL is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luverne and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luverne and Decatur.
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Start on Forest Avenue
23 m · 7 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Montgomery Highway
18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on Hobbie Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Hobbie Road
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Continue on United States Highway 331
8.2 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 331
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
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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 Luverne 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.
West Fairview Avenue
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Luverne and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luverne to Decatur?
The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Luverne and 115.8 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luverne and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Calera
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 Calera.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 203.93 mi (328.19 km).
#1 Luverne
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 31.7165500, -86.2638500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.94 | $67.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
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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