Origin
Smoke Rise, AL
Afternoon in Smoke Rise on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smoke Rise, AL to Decatur, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
57.1 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smoke Rise, AL
Marino Kurunić
Decatur, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Smoke Rise to Decatur is 57.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Heroes Highway and Point Mallard Parkway Southeast, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with a fair amount of turning, making it a good option for a shorter, manageable day trip. Given its quick duration, you'll have plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes Highway | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| Point Mallard Parkway Southeast | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 3 mi | 5m |
| Valley Trail | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Crosshill Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bee Line Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Scenic Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Heroes Highway
— 45.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smoke Rise, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on this road
157 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosshill Lane
3
Turn right onto Scenic Trail
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Scenic Trail
4
Turn right onto Valley Trail
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Trail
5
Continue on Valley Trail
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Valley Trail
6
Turn left onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bee Line Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Heroes Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 334
Toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
10
Turn left onto AL 67
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 31
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 31
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 28.6 miles from Smoke Rise, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Crosshill Lane
Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
Navigation decision point
6
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 334
Toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
AL 67 / Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
Turn left onto AL 67 / Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Lee Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.62 one way
$17.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 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 | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
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
Decatur, AL
Afternoon in Decatur on Saturday
Local time
12:48 PM
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
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 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction rather than a consistent, straight path. With only an 8% highway share, most of your time will be spent on local roads, including stretches of Heroes Highway, Point Mallard Parkway Southeast, and 6th Avenue Southeast. The longest uninterrupted segment is 45.2 miles on Heroes Highway, suggesting a substantial portion of the drive will be on this particular road before transitioning to more local navigation. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on Heroes Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Crosshill Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Crosshill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.4 miles (AL 67 / Point Mallard Parkway Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smoke Rise, AL and Decatur, AL, road signs point toward 67: Decatur, Priceville and Somerville.
67: Decatur
49 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Priceville
49 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Somerville
49 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Two Fish & A Toad
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 57.1
Cuisine: american;regional;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
Visit websiteJoe Muggs
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 25.4
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 50.8
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 19
Cullman, AL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 50.8
Decatur, AL
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: 08:00-01:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 38.1
Falkville, AL
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 38.1
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteBank Street Grill
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 57.1
Decatur, AL
Visit websitePopeyes
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman, AL
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteWendy's
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman, AL
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteHurricane Creek Park
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 31.7
Terrace Heights Park
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Sportsman Lake
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman County Fairgrounds
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 25.4
Northwood Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 25.4
Historic Downtown Hartselle
Attraction
Later in the drive, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 44.4
Old NS Transfer Yard
Railway_station
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 57.1
Dragonfly
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 57.1
Beaver
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 57.1
Rabbit
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 57.1
Tortoise
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 57.1
Falkville
Artwork
Later in the drive, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 38.1
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 57.1
Decatur, AL
Visit websiteEcono Lodge
Motel
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 19
Cullman, AL
Visit websiteComfort Suites
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman, AL
Visit websiteHome2 Suites
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman, AL
Visit websiteFairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman, AL
Visit websiteHoliday Inn Express & Suites
Hotel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 25.4
Cullman
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.2 miles on Heroes Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Crosshill Lane): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.4 miles (AL 67 / Point Mallard Parkway Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, AL before heading back.
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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