Origin
Brookside, AL
Night in Brookside on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookside, AL to Decatur, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, AL
Taryn Elliott
Decatur, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookside, AL to Decatur, AL covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Point Mallard Parkway Southeast, Fieldstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Brookside, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 77.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Point Mallard Parkway Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.2 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Point Mallard Parkway Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Brookside Coalburg Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Brookside Coalburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Fieldstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Brookside Coalburg Road
Turn left onto Brookside Coalburg Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Fieldstown Road
Turn left onto Fieldstown Road
Navigation decision point
6
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 334
Toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
5
74.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Lee Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookside, AL and Decatur, AL, road signs point toward 67: Decatur, Priceville and Somerville.
67: Decatur
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Priceville
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Somerville
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 62.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| Point Mallard Parkway Southeast | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Fieldstown Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 3 mi | 5m |
| Brookside Coalburg Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Bivens Brookside Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lee Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on Price Street
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
Price Street
2
Continue on Bivens Brookside Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bivens Brookside Road
3
Turn left onto Brookside Coalburg Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Brookside Coalburg Road
4
Turn left onto Fieldstown Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Fieldstown Road
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 65 North: Huntsville
6
Merge onto I 65
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 334
Toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
8
Turn left onto AL 67
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 31
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 31
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.8 miles from Brookside, AL, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Brookside, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookside, AL
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brookside, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Brookside, AL · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Brookside, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.
Arriving in Decatur, AL
The final approach into Decatur, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.95 | $27.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Decatur, AL
Night in Decatur on Thursday
Local time
11:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookside, AL to Decatur, AL covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Point Mallard Parkway Southeast, Fieldstown Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Brookside, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Brookside Coalburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Fieldstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 69.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookside, AL and Decatur, AL, road signs point toward 67: Decatur, Priceville and Somerville.
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