Origin
Decatur, AL
Night in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, AL to Kansas, AL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
76.3 mi
123 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Kansas, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, AL to Kansas, AL covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Market Street, US 278, AL 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Market Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 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
38.1 miles from Decatur, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 76.3 miles, with most of the trip on Market Street and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.4 miles on Market Street.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Market Street is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Market Street and US 278. You will hit about 9 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Moulton Street East): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles (AL 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Moulton Street East
Turn right onto Moulton Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
35.3 mi into trip
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~53m in
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AL 33
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
59.4 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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AL 13
Turn left onto AL 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
71.5 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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AL 118
Turn left onto AL 118
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | 15.4 mi | 26m |
| US 278 | 13 mi | 18m |
| AL 13 | 12 mi | 17m |
| AL 33 | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| AL 24 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Gordon Terry Parkway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| AL 118 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Moulton Street East | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Market Street
— 15.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, AL and Kansas, 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
Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
2nd Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Moulton Street East
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Moulton Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gordon Terry Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on AL 24
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on AL 24
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto AL 33
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Market Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 33
11 mi
·
17 min
·
AL 33
10
Take the ramp onto Rainbow Drive
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rainbow Drive
11
Turn right onto US 278; AL 195
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 278; AL 195
12
Continue on US 278; AL 13
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 278; AL 13
13
Turn left onto AL 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
AL 13
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto AL 118
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
AL 118
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Rutledge Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Rutledge Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Oak Avenue
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 38.1 miles from Decatur, AL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 76.3 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kansas, 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 76.3 miles and 1h 54m.
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 Market Street for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Decatur, AL · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Decatur, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kansas, AL
The final approach into Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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
$11.52 one way
$23.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
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: 26.7 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 | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
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
Kansas, AL
Night in Kansas on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Kansas, AL covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Market Street, US 278, AL 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $11.52 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Moulton Street East): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.3 miles (AL 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Decatur, AL to Kansas, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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