Columbia, Tennessee to Decatur, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Decatur, Alabama?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Decatur, Alabama is 69.8 miles (112.3 km) as the crow flies. Decatur, Alabama is located S of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.2 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Decatur, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee 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.