How far is Andalusia, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Andalusia, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.62 mi
03h 30m
Flight
189.02 mi
304.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.02 mi
Kilometers
304.2 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.62 mi
Kilometers
380.81 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andalusia
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andalusia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Andalusia
118.2 mi
01h 45m
To Gadsden
118.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andalusia and Gadsden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia and Gadsden.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    57 m · 6 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Falls Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Falls Road

    573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road

  5. 5

    Continue on River Falls Street

    1808 ft · 50 sec · River Falls Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 21 sec · River Falls Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    135.2 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andalusia and Gadsden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
145 mi · 61%
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 19%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 7%
River Falls Street
4.72 mi · 2%
I 759
2.72 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
01h 45m from Andalusia
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andalusia and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andalusia to Gadsden?

The road trip is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Andalusia and 118.4 miles from Gadsden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andalusia and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enterprise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andalusia and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 189.02 mi (304.2 km).

Andalusia

#1 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Gadsden

#2 Gadsden

City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.

Population34,816
Coordinates34.0143400, -86.0063900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-86.48243, 31.308353)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.61 L · about $31.62
Round trip
$63.24
16.7 gal · 63.22 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.62 $63.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.56 $71.13
Premium $4.63 $38.62 $77.24
Diesel $5.42 $45.22 $90.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Andalusia and Gadsden. The current time is 05:18:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.