How far is Roanoke, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Roanoke, AL to Decatur, AL is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Decatur.
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Start on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Merge slight right
38.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Henry Road
2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
21.8 mi · 31 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight right
38.2 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Decatur?
The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Gadsden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Roanoke and 115.4 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Gadsden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gadsden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 136.54 mi (219.74 km).
#1 Roanoke
City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,940 |
| Coordinates | 33.1512300, -85.3721700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.50 | $62.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.88 | $73.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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