How far is Gadsden, AL from Guntersville, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.02 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.91 mi
46.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.02 mi
Kilometers
57.97 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guntersville
Fri, Apr 10, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Fri, Apr 10, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-10T15:22
Arrive Guntersville
Fri, Apr 10, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sardis City
AL

Human settlement

From Gadsden
18 mi
00h 28m
To Guntersville
18 mi
00h 28m

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
76°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    1039 ft · 33 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Meighan Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    89 m · 20 sec · Worth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gunter Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Meighan Boulevard
3.72 mi · 10%
Blount Avenue
1.5 mi · 4%
5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 4%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
4th Street Northwest
0.46 mi · 1%
South 6th Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

28.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardis City
00h 28m from Gadsden
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Guntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Sardis City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Gadsden and 18 miles from Guntersville.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sardis City

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

64 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 28.91 mi (46.52 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
Guntersville

#2 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.45
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.23 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.88 $11.75
Premium $4.63 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $5.42 $7.47 $14.95

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 Guntersville. The current time is 15:22:19.

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.