How far is Rainbow City, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rainbow City and Decatur is 70.09 miles (112.8 km).
Flight distance from Rainbow City, AL to Decatur, AL is 70.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Rainbow City to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rainbow City, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 91.07 miles (146.57 km) by car.
Driving from Rainbow City to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Rainbow City
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9611 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°57'17"N 86°2'31"W |
| Latitude | 33.9548200 |
| Longitude | -86.0419200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rainbow City and Decatur
The distance between Rainbow City and Decatur is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rainbow City and Decatur. The current time is 20:33:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.17 liters (3.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rainbow City and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rainbow City to Decatur is $9.9 (diesel $13.39).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $9.9 | $11.19 | $12.4 | $13.39 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rainbow City and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
