Centreville to Decatur, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.2 miles 972.3 km · straight line
725 miles estimated 1166.8 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Centreville from Decatur, Alabama?

The distance from Centreville to Decatur, Alabama is 604.2 miles (972.3 km) as the crow flies. Decatur, Alabama is located WSW of Centreville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Centreville in Virginia and Decatur, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Centreville and Decatur, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Centreville to Decatur, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Centreville & Decatur, Alabama

Quick Facts

Centreville
38.84°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
108m elevation
Decatur, Alabama
34.61°N, 86.98°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients