How far is Valley Grande, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from Valley Grande, AL to Decatur, AL is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Grande and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Grande and Decatur.
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Start on Citizens Parkway
11.6 mi · 20 min · Citizens Parkway
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Continue on Alabama Highway 22
9.3 mi · 13 min · Alabama Highway 22
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Turn right onto Foshee Avenue
1145 ft · 39 sec · Foshee Avenue
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp left
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
101.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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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 Valley Grande and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Foshee Avenue
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Grande and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Valley Grande to Decatur?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Valley Grande and 88.4 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.57 one way or $45.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Grande and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
Birmingham
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Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Grande and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 144.89 mi (233.17 km).
#1 Valley Grande
City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 32.5090200, -86.9874900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
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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