How far is Enterprise, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enterprise and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise and Gadsden.
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Start on West Lee Street
47 m · 14 sec · West Lee Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road
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Continue on Neil Metcalf Road
22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1203 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
871 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
560 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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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 Enterprise 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.
Wetumpka Highway
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69.8 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Enterprise and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enterprise to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Wetumpka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Enterprise and 129.9 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enterprise and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetumpka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 186.7 mi (300.47 km).
#1 Enterprise
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,562 |
| Coordinates | 31.3151700, -85.8552200 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.97 | $69.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.97 | $75.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
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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