Origin
Decatur, AL
Afternoon in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, AL to Centre, AL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, AL
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Centre, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, AL to Centre, AL covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Point Mallard Drive, US 278, Ewing Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on Point Mallard Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.24 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.5 miles from Decatur, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Decatur, AL to Centre, AL covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Point Mallard Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.9 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 0.1 miles (Lee Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Ferry Street Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lee Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
71.9 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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5th Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
77.6 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 411 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 411 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Point Mallard Drive | 34.8 mi | 48m |
| US 278 | 28.1 mi | 39m |
| Ewing Avenue | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Point Mallard Parkway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| West Meighan Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Point Mallard Drive
— 34.8 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, AL and Centre, AL.
1
Start on this road
426 ft
·
36 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
164 ft
·
8 sec
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Ferry Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
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Lee Street Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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6th Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 31
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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6th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto AL 67
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Mallard Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on AL 67
35 mi
·
48 min
·
Point Mallard Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 231
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231
9
Turn left onto US 278
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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US 278
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 278
19 mi
·
27 min
·
US 278
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 278
12
Continue on US 278
516 ft
·
8 sec
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Thompson Bridge Road
13
Continue on US 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 278
14
Turn right onto US 278; US 431
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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US 278; US 431
15
Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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4th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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5th Avenue Northwest
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 278; US 431
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Meighan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 411
19
Keep slight left at fork
110 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 411 North
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 411
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Albert Rains Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 411
20 mi
·
23 min
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Ewing Avenue
22
Continue on US 411 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
23
Turn left onto AL 283
30 ft
·
0 sec
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Cedar Bluff Road
24
Arrive at destination
AL 283
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 50.5 miles from Decatur, AL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centre, 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 100.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Decatur, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Point Mallard Drive for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.5 mi from Decatur, AL · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Decatur, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Centre, AL
The final approach into Centre, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Centre, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.24 one way
$30.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Centre, AL
Afternoon in Centre on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
1 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
2h 22m 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 Decatur, AL to Centre, AL covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Point Mallard Drive, US 278, Ewing Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.5 miles from Decatur, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Lee Street Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 31 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Decatur, AL to Centre, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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