Origin
Morris, AL
Afternoon in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, AL to Decatur, 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 17m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, AL
Franco Monsalvo
Decatur, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Morris to Decatur, expect a straightforward trip covering 64.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is a highly economical route for your schedule. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast, you will find the transition between these Alabama towns to be consistent and familiar. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is efficient and serves as a reliable connection between the two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 52.5 mi | 56m |
| Point Mallard Parkway Southeast | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 6th Avenue Southeast | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 31 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Morris Majestic Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Service Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 52.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on Stouts Road
80 ft
·
5 sec
·
Stouts Road
2
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Majestic Road
3
Turn right onto US 31
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 31
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
5
Turn left onto Service Road
401 ft
·
12 sec
·
Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
53 mi
·
56 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 334
Toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
9
Turn left onto AL 67
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 31
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
6th Avenue Southeast
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 31
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 32.1 miles from Morris, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Morris Majestic Road
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Service Road
Turn left onto Service Road
Navigation decision point
6
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 334
Toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
5
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto US 31 / 6th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Lee Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.70 one way
$19.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Decatur, AL
Afternoon in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 17m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-65, which accounts for a 52.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Once you depart the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast and 6th Avenue Southeast to reach your final destination. This path is designed for speed and directness rather than winding backroads. Being behind the wheel here is a matter of maintaining steady momentum on the main thoroughfares until you reach the local arterial roads in Decatur.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Point Mallard Parkway Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Morris Majestic Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Morris Majestic Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Morris, AL and Decatur, AL, road signs point toward 67: Decatur, Priceville and Somerville.
67: Decatur
56 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Priceville
56 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Somerville
56 mi in
|
~1h 2m
About the Cities
Arriving in Decatur, AL
Full guide →Decatur is a city in Alabama. It is called The Ballooning Capital of Alabama.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 65. 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: near the start (Morris Majestic Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Service Road): Navigation decision point; at 56 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, 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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