Origin
Guntersville, AL
Evening in Guntersville on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guntersville, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Decatur, AL
Google DeepMind
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Guntersville and Decatur, Alabama, this 61.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, the trip is quite economical for most vehicles. You will be navigating local roads rather than interstates, so prepare for a more personal driving experience. Since both endpoints are located within the same state, the transition between these two communities feels like a seamless local transition rather than a major regional shift.
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
30.7 miles from Guntersville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget about the monotonous grind of high-speed interstates; this route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. Your journey will take you along Ringold Street, Blount Avenue, and Paddle Wheel Drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate the local infrastructure. Because the longest stretch is technically 0 miles on Ringold Street, you should anticipate a constant need to manage turns and intersections throughout the entire 61.4-mile path. This isn't a route where you can put the car in cruise control and zone out. Instead, it offers a hands-on experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography from start to finish.
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.
Ringold Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ringold Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blount Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paddle Wheel Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Short Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-565 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huntsville-Decatur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bee Line Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ringold Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guntersville, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on Gunter Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ringold Street
295 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ringold Street
3
Turn left onto Blount Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Blount Avenue
4
Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
5
Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
6
Continue on Florida Short Route
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida Short Route
7
Continue straight
16 mi
·
22 min
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I-565 West: Decatur
9
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
10
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
11
Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
12
Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
14
Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
15
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You won't need to worry about planning for long, complex rest stops, as the entire 61.4-mile distance is manageable in one go without any mandatory pauses. Given that the route relies entirely on local roads, keep an eye on your navigation system to ensure you stay on track through the various turns along Ringold Street and Blount Avenue. Budgeting $8 for fuel should be sufficient for a round trip, but it is always wise to fill up before you leave if you want to avoid stopping once you hit the road. Use the time saved by the short duration to focus on the technical aspects of the drive rather than worrying about long-distance fatigue.
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 30.7 miles from Guntersville, AL, or about 33m into the drive.
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 61.4 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Guntersville, 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 Guntersville, AL
This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guntersville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Guntersville, AL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Guntersville, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Decatur, 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
$9.39 one way
$18.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Decatur, AL
Evening in Decatur on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
2 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
1h 7m 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 Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ringold Street, Blount Avenue, Paddle Wheel Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Guntersville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.39 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 Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Guntersville, AL to Decatur, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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