How far is Tillmans Corner, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Tillmans Corner, AL to Decatur, AL is about 351.9 miles (566.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tillmans Corner and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner and Decatur.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road
48 m · 7 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road
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Continue on Three Notch-Kroner Road
18 m · 9 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road
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Turn left onto Government Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Government Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
330.9 mi · 6 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
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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 Tillmans Corner and Decatur.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Government Boulevard
Merge slight left
331 mi · 06h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tillmans Corner to Decatur?
The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Tillmans Corner and 179.4 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286 miles (460.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.03 one way or $94.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tillmans Corner and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 285.94 mi (460.17 km).
#1 Tillmans Corner
Census designated place
| Population | 17,398 |
| Coordinates | 30.5901900, -88.1708400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $47.03 | $94.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.90 | $105.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.44 | $114.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $67.25 | $134.51 |
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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