How far is Gadsden, AL from Greenville, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Greenville, AL is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
172.09 mi
03h 32m
Flight
155.06 mi
249.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.06 mi
Kilometers
249.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.09 mi
Kilometers
276.96 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-18T22:03
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 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
Rockford
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Gadsden
86.2 mi
01h 46m
To Greenville
85.9 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    5 m · 5 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1506 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Rainbow Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 185: Greenville

    1131 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fort Dale Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Dale Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward East Commerce Street

    93 m · 5 sec · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 32%
I-65 South
42.5 mi · 25%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 22%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 13%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 4%
Rainbow Drive
4.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.5 mi · 01h 02m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
01h 46m from Gadsden
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Gadsden and 85.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

63 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 155.06 mi (249.54 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
Greenville

#2 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Greenville (-86.61775, 31.8296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.99
Round trip
$45.97
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.99 $45.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.63 $28.07 $56.15
Diesel $5.42 $32.87 $65.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Greenville. The current time is 22:03:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.