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Trip from Decatur, AL to Berry, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

103 mi

166 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Decatur, AL to Berry, AL covers 103 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on AL 69, I 65, AL 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on AL 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.56 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

51.5 miles from Decatur, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AL 69 38.4 mi 54m
I 65 33.5 mi 35m
AL 18 15.3 mi 21m
Point Mallard Parkway 4.2 mi 6m
I 22 4.1 mi 4m
Industrial Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
6th Avenue Southeast 3 mi 5m
Lee Street Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AL 69 — 38.4 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, AL and Berry, AL.

1

Start on this road

426 ft · 36 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast

164 ft · 8 sec · Ferry Street Northeast
3

Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Lee Street Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 31

0.1 mi · 14 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on US 31

3.0 mi · 5 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto AL 67

4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I-65 South: Birmingham Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 65

33 mi · 35 min · I 65
9

Take the exit onto AL 69

28 mi · 39 min · AL 69
Exit 299 Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
10

Continue on Industrial Parkway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Tupelo Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 22; US 78

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 22; US 78
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto AL 69

1.1 mi · 1 min · AL 69
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto AL 69

9.2 mi · 12 min · AL 69
16

Continue on AL 18

15 mi · 21 min · AL 18
17

Arrive at destination

AL 18

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 51.5 miles from Decatur, AL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 23 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berry, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Decatur, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Decatur, AL

This is one driving day of about 103 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Decatur, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 69 for about 38.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cordova, AL

52 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

Cullman, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrior, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Decatur, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Decatur, Alabama

1.3 mi

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Alabama

+12563069992

McDonald's

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 73.6

Jasper, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12052214120

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12565849724

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12563506263

Visit website

Alamitos Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.4

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12567348020

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 7.4

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563535252

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 7.4

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563535252

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.8

Good Hope, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.4

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 29.4

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.7

Hartselle, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 14.7

Hartselle, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

WildWater Cullman

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 36.8

Cullman, Alabama

+18338389453

Visit website

Sportsman Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 29.4

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12567343052

Visit website

Ave Maria Grotto

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 36.8

Cullman, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12567344110

Visit website

Smith Lake Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 44.1

Cullman, Alabama

+12567392916

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 77.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ferry Street Northeast

At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
41.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | AL 69

Take the exit onto AL 69 toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 299 Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
7
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman
6
77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | AL 69

Turn left onto AL 69

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.56 one way

$31.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.08 $34.15
premium $4.56 $18.49 $36.97
diesel $5.61 $22.74 $45.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.01 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.42 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Decatur, AL

Afternoon in Decatur on Saturday

Local time

2:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berry, AL

Afternoon in Berry on Saturday

Local time

2:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Cordova, AL

52 mi in

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

32 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

103 mi in 2h 16m, mostly highway — 38.4 mi of that is on AL 69.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.4 mi on AL 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 69 and I 65. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street Northeast.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles (AL 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Decatur, AL and Berry, AL, road signs point toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman, Tupelo, 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa and Oakman.

69: Good Hope

41.6 mi in | ~50m | via AL 69

Cullman

41.6 mi in | ~50m | via AL 69

Tupelo

72.7 mi in | ~1h 34m

69: Jasper

77.1 mi in | ~1h 39m

Tuscaloosa

77.1 mi in | ~1h 39m

Oakman

77.1 mi in | ~1h 39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 103 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.4 miles on AL 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.6 miles (AL 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berry, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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