How far is Odenville, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Odenville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
92.51 mi
01h 55m
Flight
72.4 mi
116.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.4 mi
Kilometers
116.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.51 mi
Kilometers
148.88 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Decatur
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odenville
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Odenville
53.9 mi
00h 57m
To Decatur
38.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    76 m · 17 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79 North: Tallapoosa Street North, Tarrant

    99 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1616 ft · 36 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1936 ft · 59 sec · Cedar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Erwin Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Erwin Dairy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 47th Avenue North

    1 km · 2 min · 47th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Decatur Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Decatur Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    2197 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odenville 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
67.4 mi · 73%
I 20 West
16.2 mi · 17%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 5%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Vanderbilt Road
1.43 mi · 2%
Decatur Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
00h 57m from Odenville
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Odenville 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 Odenville to Decatur?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Odenville and 38.6 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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 Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odenville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 72.4 mi (116.52 km).

Odenville

#1 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-86.396502, 33.677302)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.38 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.63 $15.12 $30.25
Diesel $5.42 $17.71 $35.41

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 Odenville and Decatur. The current time is 05:38:08.

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.