How far is Weaver, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from Weaver, AL to Decatur, AL is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
104.79 mi
02h 08m
Flight
89.27 mi
143.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.79 mi
Kilometers
168.64 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Weaver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weaver
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weaver
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
Snead
AL

Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America

From Weaver
51.6 mi
01h 04m
To Decatur
53.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°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 Weaver and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ora Road

    13 m · 5 sec · Ora Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Street

    553 ft · 19 sec · Jacksonville Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Astor Avenue

    147 m · 14 sec · Astor Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alexandria Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Alexandria Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cedar Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gladden Lane East

    2259 ft · 44 sec · Gladden Lane East

  9. 9

    Turn right

    25.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 278

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278

  13. 13

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on US 278

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278

  15. 15

    Continue on Thompson Bridge Road

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Thompson Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    43 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weaver 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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thompson Bridge Road
40.5 mi · 39%
US 278
4.54 mi · 4%
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
3.31 mi · 3%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Cedar Springs Road
1.57 mi · 2%
Alexandria Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snead
01h 04m from Weaver
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weaver and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Snead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Weaver and 53.1 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snead

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

74 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

77 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weaver and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 89.27 mi (143.66 km).

Weaver

#1 Weaver

City in Alabama

Population3,030
Coordinates33.7520500, -85.8113500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Ora Road (-85.811346, 33.752092)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.02
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.01 $28.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.76 $31.52
Premium $4.63 $17.11 $34.23
Diesel $5.42 $20.04 $40.07

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 Weaver and Decatur. The current time is 02:23:37.

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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.