How far is Athens, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Decatur is 13.59 miles (21.87 km).
Flight distance from Athens, AL to Decatur, AL is 13.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 15.18 miles (24.43 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Decatur will take approximately 00 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°48'9"N 86°58'20"W |
| Latitude | 34.8024300 |
| Longitude | -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Decatur
The distance between Athens and Decatur is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Athens and Decatur. The current time is 04:48:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.03 liters (0.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Decatur is $1.65 (diesel $2.23).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $1.65 | $1.87 | $2.07 | $2.23 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
