How far is La Fayette, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Fayette and Decatur is 148.85 miles (239.55 km).
Flight distance from La Fayette, AL to Decatur, AL is 148.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from La Fayette to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Fayette, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 186.06 miles (299.43 km) by car.
Driving from La Fayette to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 26 minutes.
#1 La Fayette
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2870 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°53'59"N 85°24'4"W |
| Latitude | 32.8998500 |
| Longitude | -85.4010600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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 La Fayette and Decatur
The distance between La Fayette and Decatur is 299 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 19 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 La Fayette and Decatur. The current time is 07:16:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.85 liters (6.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Fayette and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Fayette to Decatur is $20.21 (diesel $27.36).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $20.21 | $22.87 | $25.34 | $27.36 |
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 La Fayette and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to La Fayette 237.75 miles (383 km)
Driving distance from Texas, AL to La Fayette 177.57 miles (286 km)
