How far is Gadsden, AL from Brewton, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Brewton, AL is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.28 mi
04h 44m
Flight
210.37 mi
338.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.37 mi
Kilometers
338.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.28 mi
Kilometers
372.21 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewton
Fri, Apr 10, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Sat, Apr 11, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-10T15:20
Arrive Brewton
Fri, Apr 10, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wetumpka
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Gadsden
115.8 mi
02h 22m
To Brewton
115.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    5 m · 5 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1506 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Rainbow Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    897 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Conecuh County 58

    716 ft · 10 sec · Conecuh County 58

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    23.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Belleville Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bob Teller Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
79.7 mi · 34%
Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 24%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 16%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 10%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
Rainbow Drive
4.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetumpka
02h 22m from Gadsden
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Brewton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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 115.8 miles from Gadsden and 115.5 miles from Brewton.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

26 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

77 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

104 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Brewton. Straight-line distance: 210.37 mi (338.55 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
Brewton

#2 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Brewton (-87.07219, 31.10518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.12 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.29
18.56 gal · 70.24 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.14 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.52 $79.05
Premium $4.63 $42.92 $85.84
Diesel $5.42 $50.25 $100.50

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Brewton. The current time is 15:20:51.

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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.