How far is Samson, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Samson and Decatur is 247.39 miles (398.14 km).
Flight distance from Samson, AL to Decatur, AL is 247.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Samson to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Samson, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 294.07 miles (473.25 km) by car.
Driving from Samson to Decatur will take approximately 04 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Samson
City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1853 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°6'47"N 86°2'46"W |
| Latitude | 31.1129500 |
| Longitude | -86.0460500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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 Samson and Decatur
The distance between Samson and Decatur is 473 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 15 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 Samson and Decatur. The current time is 00:32:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.28 liters (10.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Samson and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Samson to Decatur is $31.95 (diesel $43.24).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $31.95 | $36.14 | $40.04 | $43.24 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Samson and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
