How far is Gadsden, AL from Eufaula, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Eufaula, AL is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
182.47 mi
04h 14m
Flight
154.95 mi
249.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.95 mi
Kilometers
249.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.47 mi
Kilometers
293.66 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eufaula
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 PM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Fri, Apr 10, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-10T15:25
Arrive Eufaula
Fri, Apr 10, 7:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
La Fayette
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Gadsden
91.3 mi
02h 07m
To Eufaula
91.1 mi
02h 07m

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
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    927 ft · 27 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Meighan Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    26.5 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Columbus Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Uniroyal Road

    694 ft · 19 sec · South Uniroyal Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Uniroyal Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Uniroyal Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.4 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    670 ft · 28 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    633 ft · 31 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 431 South
84 mi · 46%
Chastain Boulevard East
26.9 mi · 15%
West Meighan Boulevard
5.24 mi · 3%
South Uniroyal Road
3.72 mi · 2%
I 20 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Golden Springs Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 431 South

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 01h 20m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Fayette
02h 07m from Gadsden
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Eufaula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

La Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Gadsden and 91.1 miles from Eufaula.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Fayette

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

108 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Eufaula. Straight-line distance: 154.95 mi (249.36 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
Eufaula

#2 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Eufaula (-85.14549, 31.89127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.87 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.73
13.66 gal · 51.74 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.87 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.63 $31.59 $63.18
Diesel $5.42 $36.98 $73.97

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 Eufaula. The current time is 15:25:02.

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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.