How far is New Market, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from New Market, AL to Decatur, AL is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.32 mi
00h 45m
Flight
37.89 mi
60.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.89 mi
Kilometers
60.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.32 mi
Kilometers
66.5 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-04-18T04:29
Arrive Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
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
Chelsea
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States

From New Market
20.6 mi
00h 22m
To Decatur
20.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Winchester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moores Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Moores Mill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    127 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    1980 ft · 50 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast

    1040 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moores Mill Road
30.1 mi · 73%
Winchester Road
10.6 mi · 26%
6th Avenue Northeast
0.37 mi · 1%
Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Moores Mill Road

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 22m from New Market
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Market and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Market to Decatur?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from New Market and 20.7 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Market and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 37.89 mi (60.98 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates34.9100300, -86.4277900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Road (-86.427794, 34.910014)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.22 $12.44
Premium $4.63 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.42 $7.91 $15.81

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Market and Decatur. The current time is 04:29:34.

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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.