How far is Alexander City, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander City and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Gadsden.
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Start on Court Square
89 m · 15 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
48 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Lee Street
828 ft · 19 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
28 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2811 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
74 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Lee Street
2913 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1053 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Rainbow Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
52 m · 10 sec · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
577 ft · 12 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1506 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
5 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander City and Gadsden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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37.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Alexander City and 45.9 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Talladega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Lincoln City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talladega.
Anniston
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.11 km).
#1 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gadsden
City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
| Population | 34,816 |
| Coordinates | 34.0143400, -86.0063900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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