How far is Enterprise, AL from Gadsden, AL?

Fastest route

The journey from Enterprise, Alabama 36330 to Gadsden, Alabama takes approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of 206 miles.

Directions

To get from Enterprise, Alabama 36330 to Gadsden, Alabama, follow these directions:

  1. Start on W Lee St and head northeast toward N Main St.
  2. Turn left at the first cross street onto N Main St.
  3. Turn right onto Boll Weevil Cir.
  4. Take AL-167 N to US-231 N in Troy.
  5. Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Rd and continue onto AL-167 N/Neil Metcalf Rd.
  6. Follow AL-167 N until you reach US-231 N.
  7. Take US-231 N and AL-21 N to AL-275 N in Talladega.
  8. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto US-231 N, then turn right onto Eastern Blvd.
  9. Keep left to continue on US-231 N and use the right two lanes to merge onto AL-21 N/US-231 N/Wetumpka Hwy via the ramp to Wetumpka.
  10. Continue following AL-21 N.
  11. Follow AL-77 N to US-411 N/Rainbow Dr in Rainbow City.
  12. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto AL-77 N.
  13. Turn right onto Church St, then turn right onto US-411 N/Rainbow Dr.
  14. Continue on S 4th St and drive to S 6th St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
  • ⚠️ Pay attention to road signs and follow traffic regulations.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app to help you navigate through the route.
  • 🛣️ Be prepared for possible traffic congestion or road construction along the way.
  • 🍽️ Plan for rest stops or meal breaks during the journey.
  • 🌇 If traveling during nighttime, ensure your vehicle's headlights are functioning properly.
  • 🚦 Watch out for any changes in road conditions or detours.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.01 mi
01h 52m
Flight
95.19 mi
153.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.19 mi
Kilometers
153.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.01 mi
Kilometers
194.75 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Fri, Apr 24, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Enterprise
Sat, Apr 25, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enterprise
2026-04-24T21:05
Arrive Gadsden
Fri, Apr 24, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enterprise
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Enterprise
60.5 mi
00h 56m
To Gadsden
60.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 24

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    44.1 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

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

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

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

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Street South
47 mi · 39%
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 36%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 14%
County Road 24
5.5 mi · 5%
I 759
2.72 mi · 2%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

7th Street South

Merge slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
95.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
00h 56m from Enterprise
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear 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 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Enterprise and 60.6 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Enterprise and Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cahaba Heights, 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 Cahaba Heights.

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 95.19 mi (153.19 km).

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#1 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population28,997
Coordinates32.7348500, -86.6180400
Altitude203
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: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Enterprise and Gadsden. The current time is 21:05:08.

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.