How far is Decatur, AL from Gadsden, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Gadsden is 69.13 miles (111.26 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, AL to Gadsden, AL is 69.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Decatur to Gadsden with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Alabama to Gadsden, Alabama is: 90.15 miles (145.08 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Gadsden will take approximately 01 hours 46 minutes.

#1 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

#2 Gadsden

City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama

Population	34816
GPS Coordinates	34°0'52"N 86°0'23"W
Latitude	34.0143400
Longitude	-86.0063900
Altitude	167
Country	United States

Starting point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Ending point in Gadsden: North 6th Street (-86.006372,34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Gadsden

The distance between Decatur and Gadsden is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 Decatur and Gadsden. The current time is 15:54:04.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.04 liters (3.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Gadsden.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Gadsden is $9.79 (diesel $13.26).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$9.79	$11.08	$12.28	$13.26

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 January 02, 2025.

How did we calculate the distance?

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