How far is Uniontown, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Uniontown, AL to Decatur, AL is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
179.12 mi
02h 58m
Flight
152.09 mi
244.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.09 mi
Kilometers
244.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.12 mi
Kilometers
288.26 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Tue, May 5, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Uniontown
Tue, May 5, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniontown
2026-05-05T04:02
Arrive Decatur
Tue, May 5, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uniontown
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
Midfield
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Uniontown
87.1 mi
01h 29m
To Decatur
92 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    782 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    16 mi · 22 min · East Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5

    35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    27.5 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Uniontown 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
72.3 mi · 40%
State Route 5
46.4 mi · 26%
East Avenue
20.9 mi · 12%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
67
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

72.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
152.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midfield
01h 29m from Uniontown
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Uniontown and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Uniontown and 92 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Uniontown and Mostly Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Midfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midfield, 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 Midfield.

RAIL

Birmingham

11 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

61 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

68 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

99 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uniontown and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 152.09 mi (244.77 km).

Uniontown

#1 Uniontown

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

Population2,150
Coordinates32.4495800, -87.5141700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: US 80 (-87.514165, 32.449457)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.93 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
12.64 gal · 47.86 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.92 $53.83
Premium $4.63 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $5.42 $34.22 $68.45

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Uniontown and Decatur. The current time is 04:02:32.

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.