How far is Mignon, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Mignon, AL to Decatur, AL is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
132.71 mi
02h 14m
Flight
106.65 mi
171.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.65 mi
Kilometers
171.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.57 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Mignon
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mignon
2026-05-12T19:01
Arrive Decatur
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mignon
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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Mignon
63.4 mi
01h 07m
To Decatur
69.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mignon and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mignon and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Seminole Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Seminole Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    594 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Alabama Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Alabama Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Birmingham Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Birmingham Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    39.3 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mignon and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
70.8 mi · 53%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Old Birmingham Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 07m from Mignon
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mignon and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mignon to Decatur?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Mignon and 69.3 miles from Decatur.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mignon and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Tarrant City Hall

Birmingham , AL
1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Rating 1.7/5 11 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mignon and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.64 km).

Mignon

#1 Mignon

Census designated place

Population1,284
Coordinates33.1834500, -86.2610900
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Seminole Avenue (-86.261195, 33.183372)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.63 $21.65 $43.29
Diesel $5.42 $25.34 $50.68

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mignon and Decatur. The current time is 19:01:28.

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.