How far is Rogersville, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Rogersville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.35 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.4 mi
37.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.4 mi
Kilometers
37.66 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.35 mi
Kilometers
53.67 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Wed, Apr 22, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Decatur
Wed, Apr 22, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Rogersville
16.7 mi
00h 18m
To Decatur
16.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 72

    19.8 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 72

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Calhoun Community College

    1214 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto US Highway 31 South

    10.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 31 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bee Line Highway

  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 Rogersville 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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 72
19.8 mi · 59%
US Highway 31 South
10.8 mi · 32%
Bee Line Highway
1.94 mi · 6%
6th Avenue Northeast
0.37 mi · 1%
US 31 South
0.23 mi · 1%
Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 72

Start on United States Highway 72

19.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 18m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rogersville to Decatur?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Rogersville and 16.7 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rogersville and Sunny near Decatur.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 23.4 mi (37.66 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: US 72 (-87.297079, 34.824975)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.94
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.47 $8.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.03 $10.05
Premium $4.63 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $5.42 $6.39 $12.78

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Decatur. The current time is 18:40:25.

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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.