How far is Warrior, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Warrior, AL to Decatur, AL is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.57 mi
01h 02m
Flight
55.59 mi
89.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.59 mi
Kilometers
89.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.57 mi
Kilometers
105.53 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrior
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Decatur
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrior
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
Pine Hill
AL

Town in Alabama

From Warrior
30.1 mi
00h 31m
To Decatur
35.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bluff Street

    158 m · 23 sec · Bluff Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kemp Drive

    27 m · 5 sec · Kemp Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Drive

    93 m · 18 sec · Park Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    108 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    84 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
51.9 mi · 79%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 7%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 5%
67
0.38 mi · 1%
Lee Street Northeast
0.21 mi
6th Avenue Northeast
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Exit the roundabout

48.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Hill
00h 31m from Warrior
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrior and Rain Showers Likely near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Warrior and 35.4 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrior and Rain Showers Likely near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrior and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 55.59 mi (89.47 km).

Warrior

#1 Warrior

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

Population3,190
Coordinates33.8142700, -86.8094400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Bluff Street (-86.809689, 33.814267)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.63 $10.68 $21.37
Diesel $5.42 $12.51 $25.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrior and Decatur. The current time is 01:02:59.

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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.