How far is Bessemer, AL from Decatur, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bessemer and Decatur is 83.22 miles (133.92 km).

Flight distance from Bessemer, AL to Decatur, AL is 83.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Bessemer to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bessemer, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 99.2 miles (159.65 km) by car.

Driving from Bessemer to Decatur will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.

#1 Bessemer

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population	26043
GPS Coordinates	33°24'6"N 86°57'16"W
Latitude	33.4017800
Longitude	-86.9544400
Altitude	155
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Bessemer: 3rd Avenue North (-86.954272,33.401684)
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time Between Bessemer and Decatur

The distance between Bessemer and Decatur is 160 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 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 Bessemer and Decatur. The current time is 00:44:26.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.25 liters (3.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bessemer and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bessemer to Decatur is $10.78 (diesel $14.59).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$10.78	$12.19	$13.51	$14.59

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bessemer and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.