Origin
Decatur, AL
Morning in Decatur on Sunday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, AL to Hackleburg, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, AL
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Hackleburg, AL
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Trip Overview
Decatur to Hackleburg is 62.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via AL 24 and Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a relatively quick trip. With only a little over an hour of driving, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a segment of a larger adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 24 | 35.4 mi | 42m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Gordon Terry Parkway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| U.S. Highway 43 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Moulton Street East | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 24
— 35.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, AL and Hackleburg, AL.
1
Start on this road
426 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ferry Street Northeast
3
Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
2nd Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Moulton Street East
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Moulton Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gordon Terry Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on AL 24
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on AL 24
33 mi
·
39 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
9
Turn left onto US 43; AL 13; AL 17
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
10
Turn right onto US 43; AL 17
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
11
Continue on US 43; AL 17
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 43
12
Continue on US 43; AL 17
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Turn left onto AL 172
189 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto AL 172
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Cedar Tree Street
15
Arrive at destination
AL 172
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Decatur, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ferry Street Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto Ferry Street Northeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Avenue Northeast
Continue onto 2nd Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Moulton Street East
Turn right onto Moulton Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hami...
5
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
AL 172 / Cedar Tree Street
Turn left onto AL 172 / Cedar Tree Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hackleburg, AL
Morning in Hackleburg on Sunday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 74% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 35.4 miles on AL 24 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a steady pace for much of the drive, with highway cruising dominating the experience until you reach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.4 mi on AL 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 24 and Andrew Jackson Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Moulton Street East): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Decatur, AL and Hackleburg, AL, road signs point toward Muscle Shoals and Hamilton.
Muscle Shoals
45.1 mi in
|
~56m
Hamilton
45.1 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.4 miles on AL 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street Northeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (2nd Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Moulton Street East): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hackleburg, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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