How far is Gadsden, AL from Chelsea, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Chelsea, AL is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Chelsea.
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Start on South 6th Street
1039 ft · 33 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Meighan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
21.8 mi · 31 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn right
38.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
590 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Parkway Southwest North Frontage Road
3113 ft · 1 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Airport Road Southwest
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Continue on Johnson Road Southwest
1 mi · 3 min · Johnson Road Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Triana Boulevard Southwest
15 m · 2 sec · Triana Boulevard Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Triana Boulevard Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Chelsea.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
38.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gadsden and Partly Sunny near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Gadsden and 37.4 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gadsden and Partly Sunny near Chelsea.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
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 Arab.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 58.04 mi (93.41 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 Chelsea
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,608 |
| Coordinates | 34.6906500, -86.6099900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-86.60999, 34.69065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
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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