How far is Cottonwood, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Cottonwood and Decatur is 264.38 miles (425.47 km).
Flight distance from Cottonwood, AL to Decatur, AL is 264.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Cottonwood to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Cottonwood, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 296.73 miles (477.54 km) by car.
Driving from Cottonwood to Decatur will take approximately 04 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Cottonwood
Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1247 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°2'56"N 85°18'18"W |
| Latitude | 31.0487900 |
| Longitude | -85.3049300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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 Cottonwood and Decatur
The distance between Cottonwood and Decatur is 478 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 18 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 Cottonwood and Decatur. The current time is 12:58:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.64 liters (10.47 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Cottonwood and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Cottonwood to Decatur is $32.24 (diesel $43.63).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $32.24 | $36.47 | $40.41 | $43.63 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Cottonwood and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
