How far is Gadsden, AL from Albertville, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Albertville, AL is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.87 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21 mi
33.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21 mi
Kilometers
33.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Albertville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sardis City
AL

Human settlement

From Gadsden
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Albertville
12.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    1039 ft · 33 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Meighan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Albertville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Meighan Boulevard
3.72 mi · 14%
5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 4%
4th Street Northwest
0.46 mi · 2%
South 6th Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

19.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardis City
00h 19m from Gadsden
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Sardis City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Gadsden and 12.9 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Albertville.

Stop Ideas Near Sardis City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sardis City, 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 Sardis City.

RAIL

Anniston

64 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 21 mi (33.79 km).

Gadsden

#1 Gadsden

City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.

Population34,816
Coordinates34.0143400, -86.0063900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Albertville

#2 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Albertville (-86.20878, 34.26783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.88 $7.75
Premium $4.63 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.42 $4.93 $9.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Albertville. The current time is 00:21:19.

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.