Origin
Decatur, AL
Morning in Decatur on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.5 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Smoke Rise, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ferry Street Northeast, Lee Street Northeast, 6th Avenue Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 57.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ferry Street Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Street Northeast | — | — |
| Lee Street Northeast | — | — |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Point Mallard Parkway | — | — |
| I-65 South | — | — |
| 31 | — | — |
| Bee Line Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ferry Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, AL and Smoke Rise, AL.
1
Start on the route
427 ft
·
37 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ferry Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
5
Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Avenue Southeast
6
Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Mallard Parkway
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I-65 South: Birmingham
8
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
48 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward 31: Garden City, Blount Springs
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
31: Garden City, Blount Springs
10
Turn sharp left onto Bee Line Highway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bee Line Highway
11
Turn right onto Valley Trail
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Valley Trail
12
Continue on Valley Trail
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Trail
13
Turn left onto Scenic Trail
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Scenic Trail
14
Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosshill Lane
15
Turn right
157 ft
·
11 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Decatur, AL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Decatur, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smoke Rise, AL
The final approach into Smoke Rise, 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
$8.68 one way
$17.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.53 | $19.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Smoke Rise, AL
Morning in Smoke Rise on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 17m 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 Smoke Rise, AL covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ferry Street Northeast, Lee Street Northeast, 6th Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 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 $8.68 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.
The drive from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Decatur, AL to Smoke Rise, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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