Origin
Graysville, AL
Morning in Graysville on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
92.4 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graysville, AL
Mark Stebnicki
Decatur, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue Southeast, Cherry Avenue, I 65 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 25m drive with frequent turns across 92.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue Southeast 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 Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| Cherry Avenue | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| Huntsville | — | — |
| 67 | — | — |
| Point Mallard Parkway Southeast | — | — |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue Southeast
3
Continue on Cherry Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cherry Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
8 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Huntsville
7
Keep slight left to continue on Huntsville
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Huntsville
8
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
10
Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
11
Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
13
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
14
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Graysville, AL · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Graysville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$13.95 one way
$27.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.58 | $33.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Decatur, AL
Morning in Decatur on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue Southeast, Cherry Avenue, I 65 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 miles from Graysville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.95 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 Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Graysville, AL to Decatur, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Graysville, AL to Decatur, 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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