How far is West Blocton, AL from Decatur, AL?

The driving distance from West Blocton, AL to Decatur, AL is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.03 mi
01h 56m
Flight
103.12 mi
165.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.12 mi
Kilometers
165.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.03 mi
Kilometers
199.6 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Mon, May 4, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in West Blocton
Mon, May 4, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Blocton
2026-05-04T01:34
Arrive Decatur
Mon, May 4, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Blocton
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
Warrior
AL

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

From West Blocton
59.8 mi
00h 58m
To Decatur
64.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Road

    614 ft · 31 sec · Hickory Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane

    8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hickory Road

    122 m · 19 sec · Hickory Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    27.5 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

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

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Blocton 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
72.3 mi · 58%
State Route 5
35 mi · 28%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 4%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 2%
Cahaba River Drive
0.85 mi · 1%
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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrior
00h 58m from West Blocton
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Blocton and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Blocton to Decatur?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Warrior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from West Blocton and 64.2 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Blocton and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Warrior

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Warrior and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Clay City Hall

Birmingham , AL
2441 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City Hall
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrior.

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

98 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Blocton and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 103.12 mi (165.95 km).

West Blocton

#1 West Blocton

Town

Population1,228
Coordinates33.1181700, -87.1250000
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Road (-87.12485, 33.118168)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.17
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.59 $33.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.65 $37.31
Premium $4.63 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.42 $23.72 $47.44

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between West Blocton and Decatur. The current time is 01:34:10.

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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.