How far is Marion, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Marion and Decatur is 137.72 miles (221.64 km).
Flight distance from Marion, AL to Decatur, AL is 137.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Marion to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Marion, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 160.04 miles (257.56 km) by car.
Driving from Marion to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Marion
County seat of Perry County, Alabama
| Population | 3049 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°37'56"N 87°19'9"W |
| Latitude | 32.6323500 |
| Longitude | -87.3191700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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 Marion and Decatur
The distance between Marion and Decatur is 258 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 51 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 Marion and Decatur. The current time is 16:17:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.38 liters (5.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Marion and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Marion to Decatur is $17.39 (diesel $23.53).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $17.39 | $19.67 | $21.79 | $23.53 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Marion and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
