Origin
New Market, AL
Afternoon in New Market on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Market, AL to Decatur, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.3 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Market, AL
Baraa Obied
Decatur, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across northern Alabama, this 41.3-mile route from New Market to Decatur is a manageable jaunt. Expect to spend about 45 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via Moores Mill Road, 6th Avenue Northeast, and Lee Street Northeast as you transition between these two Southeast locations. With fuel costs estimated at around $6, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive that does not require an overnight stay. Whether you are heading to Decatur for business or personal errands, the lack of required stops gives you total control over your schedule. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| Winchester Road | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Moores Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 28.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on CH 65
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Winchester Road
2
Turn left onto Moores Mill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moores Mill Road
3
Take the ramp
417 ft
·
11 sec
4
Merge onto US 72
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 72
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lee Street Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from New Market, 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 10.6 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Moores Mill Road
Turn left onto Moores Mill Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 72
Merge onto US 72
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Lee Street Northeast
Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
41.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.41 | $14.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because this route involves zero highway miles, you will spend your entire 45-minute journey navigating surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. The road personality shifts from the quieter surroundings of New Market into the more structured grid of Decatur. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should anticipate constant adjustments and moderate traffic flow throughout the 41.3-mile distance. It feels less like a long-haul trek and more like a focused, technical commute through the heart of the region.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on US 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Winchester Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near Moores Mill 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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (Moores Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on US 72. 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 10.6 miles (Moores Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles (US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Decatur, AL
More from New Market, AL
More trips to Decatur, AL
Explore more options from New Market, AL or browse trips ending in Decatur, AL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AL road trips.