How far is Gadsden, AL from Fultondale, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Fultondale, AL is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Fultondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Fultondale.
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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
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point, Roebuck Parkway
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Roebuck Parkway
1038 ft · 25 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Continue on Parkway East
545 ft · 18 sec · Parkway East
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Turn left onto Red Lane Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Red Lane Road
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Continue on 96th Street North
1955 ft · 39 sec · 96th Street North
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Continue on Tarrant Huffman Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Tarrant Huffman Road
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Turn right onto Zion City Road
1957 ft · 54 sec · Zion City Road
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Continue on Airport Road
1820 ft · 51 sec · Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawson Road
1 mi · 3 min · Lawson Road
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Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto Pinehill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pinehill Road
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Continue on Black Creek Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road
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Continue on Black Creek Road
1332 ft · 40 sec · Black Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Castle Road
2714 ft · 54 sec · New Castle Road
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Continue on Walker Chapel Road
574 ft · 16 sec · Walker Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Decatur Highway
2279 ft · 48 sec · Decatur Highway
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Turn left onto Whaley Road
1295 ft · 57 sec · Whaley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whaley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Fultondale.
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.
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Merge slight right
47.4 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.
Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Fultondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Fultondale?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Gadsden and 30.9 miles from Fultondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Fultondale.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Fultondale. Straight-line distance: 53.33 mi (85.83 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 Fultondale
City in Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 9,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.6048300, -86.7938800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fultondale (-86.79388, 33.60483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.28 | $18.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
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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