How far is Stewartville, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Stewartville, AL to Decatur, AL is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.89 mi
02h 21m
Flight
113.69 mi
182.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.69 mi
Kilometers
182.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.89 mi
Kilometers
220.3 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Tue, Nov 10, 9:17 PM CST
Return by in Stewartville
Tue, Nov 10, 11:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stewartville
2026-11-10T18:55
Arrive Decatur
Tue, Nov 10, 9:17 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stewartville
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Stewartville
66.5 mi
01h 10m
To Decatur
70.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 41

    53 m · 8 sec · County Road 41

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1203 ft · 21 sec · Rockford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stewartville and Decatur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
70.8 mi · 52%
Rockford Highway
26 mi · 19%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
Broadway Avenue
4.38 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 10m from Stewartville
Leave By
1:46 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stewartville and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Stewartville and 70.3 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:46 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stewartville and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Brookside Fire Department

Brookside , AL
4199 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stewartville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 113.69 mi (182.96 km).

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#1 Stewartville

Stewartville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0792900, -86.2444200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 41 (-86.244544, 33.07947)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.91
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $17.46 $34.91
Mid-grade $4.07 $19.66 $39.32
Premium $4.48 $21.63 $43.26
Diesel $5.76 $27.82 $55.64

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Stewartville and Decatur. The current time is 18:55:59.

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.