Origin
Decatur, AL
Morning in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, AL to Phil Campbell, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Phil Campbell, AL
Mario Spencer
Trip Overview
Decatur to Phil Campbell is 56.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via AL 24 and Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short drive stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll find it's mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Given its duration, it's an easy same-day excursion, offering a simple transit between these two locations without demanding extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 24 | 35.4 mi | 42m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Gordon Terry Parkway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Moulton Street East | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| McClung Avenue | <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 Phil Campbell, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
10
Turn right onto McClung Avenue
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
McClung Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
McClung Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.6 — 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...
4
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
McClung Avenue
Turn right onto McClung Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Phil Campbell, AL
Morning in Phil Campbell on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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 11m 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?
With 76% of this trip on highways, you'll experience significant stretches of efficient cruising. The longest continuous segment on AL 24 spans 35.4 miles, allowing for uninterrupted travel. Expect this pattern to continue until you transition off the main highways, after which you'll navigate more local roads. The profile is mostly highway, indicating a consistent driving experience with fewer complex intersections until the latter part of the route.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 24 and Andrew Jackson Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Decatur, AL to Phil Campbell, AL is easy. At 1h 11m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Phil Campbell, 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 11m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 Phil Campbell, 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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