How far is Brewton, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Brewton, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.06 mi
03h 54m
Flight
210.37 mi
338.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.37 mi
Kilometers
338.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.06 mi
Kilometers
405.65 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Brewton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewton
2026-04-15T18:12
Arrive Gadsden
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewton
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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Brewton
124.6 mi
01h 57m
To Gadsden
127.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 10 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 10 sec · Belleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Saint Joseph Avenue

    1516 ft · 26 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Douglas Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jackson

  6. 6

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    592 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

    38 m · 5 sec · Conecuh County 58

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3024 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    156.3 mi · 2 hr 49 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 Brewton 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conecuh County 58
157 mi · 62%
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 18%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 7%
Douglas Avenue
14.2 mi · 6%
North Jackson Street
8.22 mi · 3%
I 759
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Conecuh County 58

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 49m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
01h 57m from Brewton
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Brewton and Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Brewton and 127.4 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Brewton and Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewton and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 210.37 mi (338.55 km).

Brewton

#1 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
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: Bob Teller Drive (-87.072161, 31.104752)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.67 L · about $33.67
Round trip
$67.33
17.78 gal · 67.34 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.67 $67.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.86 $75.73
Premium $4.63 $41.12 $82.23
Diesel $5.42 $48.14 $96.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brewton and Gadsden. The current time is 18:12:29.

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.