How far is Moundville, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Moundville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
152.39 mi
02h 21m
Flight
117.16 mi
188.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.16 mi
Kilometers
188.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.24 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Fri, May 1, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Moundville
Fri, May 1, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundville
2026-05-01T08:55
Arrive Decatur
Fri, May 1, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Moundville
73.8 mi
01h 10m
To Decatur
78.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°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 Moundville and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2023 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto AL-69

    11.8 mi · 15 min · AL-69

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundville 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
72.3 mi · 47%
I 20
53.3 mi · 35%
AL-69
13.1 mi · 9%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

72.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 10m from Moundville
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moundville 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 Moundville to Decatur?

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Moundville and 78.7 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moundville and Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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 Fultondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 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
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moundville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 117.16 mi (188.55 km).

Moundville

#1 Moundville

Town in Alabama

Population2,497
Coordinates32.9976200, -87.6300100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-87.629984, 32.997608)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $20.37
Round trip
$40.75
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.37 $40.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.91 $45.83
Premium $4.63 $24.88 $49.77
Diesel $5.42 $29.13 $58.27

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Moundville and Decatur. The current time is 08:55:35.

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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.