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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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.
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Start on South 6th Street
1205 ft · 38 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South 11th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto Black Creek Parkway
1651 ft · 33 sec · Black Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
38 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Deerfoot Parkway
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Deerfoot Parkway
1073 ft · 30 sec · Deerfoot Parkway
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Turn left onto Husky Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Husky Parkway
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Turn left onto Trussville Clay Road
143 m · 13 sec · Trussville Clay Road
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Turn right onto Service Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Service Road
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Turn right onto Chalkville Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road
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Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Turn left onto 25th Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · 25th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 23rd Avenue Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 23rd Avenue Northeast
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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.
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.
Birmingham
Merge slight right
38 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashville.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 46.47 mi (74.79 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Center Point
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,864 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Point (-86.6836, 33.64566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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