How far is Gadsden, AL from Fort Payne, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Fort Payne, AL is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Fort Payne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Fort Payne.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North 12th Street
2303 ft · 48 sec · North 12th Street
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Continue on Noccalula Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Noccalula Road
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Take the ramp right
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenn Boulevard Southwest
756 ft · 22 sec · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gault Avenue South
1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gault Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Fort Payne.
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.
Noccalula Road
Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Fort Payne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Fort Payne?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Gadsden and 19 miles from Fort Payne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Fort Payne.
Stop Ideas Near Collinsville
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 Collinsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Fort Payne. Straight-line distance: 33.92 mi (54.59 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 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Payne (-85.71969, 34.44425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
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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