How far is Gadsden, AL from Enterprise, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Enterprise, AL is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Enterprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Enterprise.
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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
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31, 22: Clanton
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 31, 22
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto County Road 24
5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 24
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Enterprise.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Birmingham
Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Mostly Sunny near Enterprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Enterprise?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Gadsden and 60.6 miles from Enterprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Enterprise.
Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights
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 Cahaba Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 95.19 mi (153.19 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 Enterprise
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,997 |
| Coordinates | 32.7348500, -86.6180400 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
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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