Origin
Trinity, AL
Late night in Trinity on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trinity, 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
13m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trinity, AL
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Decatur, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 6.6-mile drive from Trinity to Decatur, Alabama, is perfect for a quick local excursion, taking only about 13 minutes. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, it’s an economical choice for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes Old Trinity Road, Moulton Street West, and Gordon Terry Parkway, offering a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and can easily be completed in a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trinity Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Moulton Street West | 2 mi | 4m |
| Gordon Terry Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| McEntire Lane Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Seneca Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lile Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Trinity Road
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trinity, AL and Decatur, AL.
1
Start on Lile Street
110 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lile Street
2
Turn left onto North Seneca Drive
261 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Seneca Drive
3
Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Trinity Road
4
Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
McEntire Lane Northwest
5
Turn left onto AL 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gordon Terry Parkway
Use the straight / slight 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — 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
|
North Seneca Drive
Turn left onto North Seneca Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Trinity Road
Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
McEntire Lane Northwest
Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest
Navigation decision point
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
4th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lee Street Northeast
Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$1.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along Old Trinity Road. This drive is characterized by its frequent turns and navigations through local streets, rather than long, open highway cruising. The road will likely feel varied, transitioning between different local road types as you make your way from Trinity to Decatur.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Old Trinity Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Seneca Drive.
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 13m 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: near the start (North Seneca Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Trinity Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (McEntire Lane Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.6-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend hop, easily doable as a same-day round trip without needing an overnight stay.
Family Friendly
With a short 13-minute drive and minimal highway time, this route is a breeze for families with young kids. The low complexity rating means less stress for the driver.
Solo Traveler
This 13-minute, 6.6-mile drive is comfortably short for a solo traveler, offering a quick and easy local excursion.
EV Driver
At only 6.6 miles, this route is absolutely no sweat for an EV; you'll barely use any charge and can easily complete it on a single fill.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Old Trinity Road. 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 (North Seneca Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Old Trinity Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (McEntire Lane Northwest): Navigation decision point.
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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