How far is Pine Level, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Pine Level, AL to Decatur, AL is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.11 mi
02h 27m
Flight
142.86 mi
229.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.86 mi
Kilometers
229.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.11 mi
Kilometers
260.89 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sat, Nov 7, 11:03 AM CST
Return by in Pine Level
Sat, Nov 7, 1:30 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Level
2026-11-07T08:36
Arrive Decatur
Sat, Nov 7, 11:03 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Level
9:30 PM CST
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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Pine Level
78.5 mi
01h 13m
To Decatur
83.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Level Ridge

    116 m · 19 sec · Pine Level Ridge

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp right

    1298 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    146.1 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  5. 5

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Level 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Level Ridge
146 mi · 90%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
67
0.38 mi
Lee Street Northeast
0.21 mi
6th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Pine Level Ridge

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 39m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 13m from Pine Level
Leave By
1:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Level and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Level to Decatur?

The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Pine Level and 83.5 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pine Level and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Birmingham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Level and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 142.86 mi (229.91 km).

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#1 Pine Level

Pine Level is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5837400, -86.4655300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Level Ridge (-86.46553, 32.584613)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.17 $23.88 $47.75
Premium $4.58 $26.21 $52.43
Diesel $5.85 $33.43 $66.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Level and Decatur. The current time is 08:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.