How far is Meridianville, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Meridianville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridianville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridianville and Decatur.
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Start on Wells Road
74 m · 13 sec · Wells Road
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West
2071 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
1980 ft · 50 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
1040 ft · 32 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 Meridianville and Decatur.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-565 West
Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Meridianville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridianville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Meridianville and 16.5 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Meridianville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridianville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).
#1 Meridianville
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 6,021 |
| Coordinates | 34.8514800, -86.5722200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.36 | $10.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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