How far is Gadsden, AL from Center Point, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Center Point, AL is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.68 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.47 mi
74.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.68 mi
Kilometers
83.17 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-15T04:50
Arrive Center Point
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Gadsden
25.8 mi
00h 33m
To Center Point
25.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Center Point.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 38 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Creek Parkway

    1651 ft · 33 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfoot Parkway

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Deerfoot Parkway

    1073 ft · 30 sec · Deerfoot Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Husky Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Husky Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Trussville Clay Road

    143 m · 13 sec · Trussville Clay Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Service Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chalkville Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 25th Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · 25th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on 23rd Avenue Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
38.4 mi · 74%
I-759 West
2.48 mi · 5%
Service Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Chalkville Road
1.92 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Husky Parkway
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight right

38 mi · 00h 41m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 33m from Gadsden
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Center Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Center Point?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Gadsden and 25.8 miles from Center Point.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Center Point.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 46.47 mi (74.79 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
Center Point

#2 Center Point

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population16,864
Coordinates33.6456600, -86.6836000
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Center Point (-86.6836, 33.64566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.63 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.42 $9.86 $19.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Center Point. The current time is 04:50:04.

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.