How far is Fort Payne, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Fort Payne, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Payne and Gadsden.
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Start on Gault Avenue North
1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue North
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Turn right onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Take the ramp left
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 211: Noccalula Falls Park
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Noccalula Parkway
693 ft · 14 sec · Noccalula Parkway
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Continue on Noccalula Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Noccalula Road
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Continue on North 12th Street
2303 ft · 50 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn slight left onto West Meighan Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1039 ft · 31 sec · North 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 Fort Payne and Gadsden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
Merge slight left
30 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Payne and Mostly Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Payne to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Fort Payne and 19.1 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Payne and Mostly Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Collinsville
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 Collinsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Payne and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 33.92 mi (54.59 km).
#1 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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