How far is Muscle Shoals, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Muscle Shoals and Decatur is 40.04 miles (64.44 km).
Flight distance from Muscle Shoals, AL to Decatur, AL is 40.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Muscle Shoals, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 44.34 miles (71.36 km) by car.
Driving from Muscle Shoals to Decatur will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Muscle Shoals
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14877 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°44'41"N 87°40'3"W |
| Latitude | 34.7448100 |
| Longitude | -87.6675300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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 Muscle Shoals and Decatur
The distance between Muscle Shoals and Decatur is 71 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 47 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 Muscle Shoals and Decatur. The current time is 00:29:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.92 liters (1.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Muscle Shoals and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Muscle Shoals to Decatur is $4.82 (diesel $6.52).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $4.82 | $5.45 | $6.04 | $6.52 |
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 Muscle Shoals 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 East Florence, AL to Muscle Shoals 7 miles (11 km)
Driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Muscle Shoals 353.83 miles (569 km)
