Origin
Moulton, AL
Morning in Moulton on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moulton, 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
28m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moulton, AL
Wolfgang Weiser
Decatur, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Moulton and Decatur, this 20.7-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse this corner of Southeast Alabama. You can easily complete the drive in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your needs for this short haul. Because the distance is so manageable, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. You will find this route straightforward and practical, serving as a reliable transit path rather than a multi-day expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 24 | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Moulton Street West | 2 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Big Nance Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 24
— 17.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moulton, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on Big Nance Street
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Big Nance Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
347 ft
·
14 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn left onto AL 33
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto AL 24
10 mi
·
12 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on AL 24
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Moulton Street West
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Moulton Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
4th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
320 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — 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
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 33 / Market Street
Turn left onto AL 33 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 24
Turn right onto AL 24
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
4th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Lee Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.25 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 86% of your journey takes place on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your time on AL 24, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.8 miles. The transition from the open highway into the local environment happens as you turn onto Moulton Street West and eventually Market Street. Behind the wheel, you will notice a transition from steady, consistent highway driving to a more localized pace as you approach your destination. The route maintains a functional personality, prioritizing directness over winding backroads.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on AL 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 24 and Moulton Street West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Court Street.
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 28m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 33 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Moulton, AL
Full guide →Founded 1819
Top landmarks
- • Ice House — building in Moulton, Alabama
- • Moulton Courthouse Square Historic District — Moulton, AL, listed on the NRHP in 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 28m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 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: near the start (Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 33 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (AL 24): Lane positioning matters here.
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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