How far is Gadsden, AL from Fairhope, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Fairhope, AL is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Fairhope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Fairhope.
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Start on South 6th Street
5 m · 5 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1506 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Rainbow Drive
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
2655 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
140.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
2357 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Section Street
32 m · 3 sec · North Section Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Turn right onto Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Fairhope.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gadsden and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Fairhope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Fairhope?
The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.6 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Gadsden and 149.4 miles from Fairhope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.99 one way or $79.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gadsden and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Fairhope.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
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 Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 265.45 mi (427.2 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 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhope (-87.90333, 30.52297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.98 | $89.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.84 | $97.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $57.18 | $114.36 |
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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