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

117.4 miles 188.9 km · straight line
146.7 miles estimated 236.1 km · driving distance
2h 57min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Decatur, Alabama from Lebanon, Tennessee?

The distance from Decatur, Alabama to Lebanon, Tennessee is 117.4 miles (188.9 km) as the crow flies. Lebanon, Tennessee is located NNE of Decatur, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 146.7 miles, taking about 2h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Decatur, Alabama in Alabama and Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Decatur, Alabama and Lebanon, Tennessee. 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 Decatur, Alabama to Lebanon, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 57min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 32min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 48min $18–$51* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Decatur, Alabama & Lebanon, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Decatur, Alabama
34.61°N, 86.98°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 212.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients