How far is Texas, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Texas, AL to Decatur, AL is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.35 mi
01h 52m
Flight
61.3 mi
98.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.3 mi
Kilometers
98.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.27 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Texas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texas
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texas
9:30 PM CDT
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
Double Springs
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Texas
37.7 mi
00h 56m
To Decatur
37.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Highway

    920 ft · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    113 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    26.5 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2 mi · 4 min · Moulton Street West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

    575 ft · 18 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    98 m · 16 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bankhead Highway
24.4 mi · 32%
Moulton Street West
2.02 mi · 3%
4th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
Lee Street Northeast
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

26.5 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Double Springs
00h 56m from Texas
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Texas and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Double Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Texas and 37.7 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Double Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Double Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Double Springs.

RAIL

Birmingham

89 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

107 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 61.3 mi (98.66 km).

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#1 Texas

Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9298300, -87.6786300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas (-87.67863, 33.92983)
End: Decatur (-86.98334, 34.60593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.15
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.07 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.33 $22.66
Premium $4.63 $12.30 $24.61
Diesel $5.42 $14.40 $28.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Texas and Decatur. The current time is 01:35:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.