How far is Eufaula, AL from Gadsden, AL?
Fastest route
The fastest route from Eufaula, Alabama, USA to Gadsden, Alabama, USA is via US-431 N, and it takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes to cover a distance of 183 miles.
Facts
- ⏰ The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes.
- 🚗 The total distance is 183 miles.
- 📍 Start in Eufaula, Alabama, USA.
- 📍 End in Gadsden, Alabama, USA.
- 🛣️ Follow US-431 N to AL-169 N in Seale.
- 🛣️ Merge onto I-85 N/US-280 E/US-29 N in Opelika.
- 🛣️ Take exit 70 for County Rd 388 toward Cusseta and follow Chambers County 83 to US-431 N/Lafayette St S in La Fayette.
- 🛣️ Follow US-431 N to N 6th St in Gadsden.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eufaula and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula and Gadsden.
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Start on South Eufaula Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue
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Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2852 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto South Uniroyal Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Uniroyal Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Uniroyal Road
694 ft · 20 sec · South Uniroyal Road
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Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
84 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Henry Road
2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1153 ft · 29 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right 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 Eufaula and Gadsden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbus Parkway
Take the exit slight right
84 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eufaula and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eufaula to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
La Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Eufaula and 92.3 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.54 one way or $49.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eufaula and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near La Fayette
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 La Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eufaula and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 154.95 mi (249.36 km).
#1 Eufaula
City in Alabama
| Population | 11,621 |
| Coordinates | 31.8912700, -85.1454900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
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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