How far is Gadsden, AL from Hamilton, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Hamilton, AL is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Hamilton.
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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
56.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Military Street
5 mi · 8 min · South Military Street
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Turn left onto Bexar Avenue West
6 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bexar Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 22 West
Continue straight
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
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 Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Graysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Gadsden and 75.5 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Graysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Hueytown Court Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graysville.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 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 Hamilton
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,645 |
| Coordinates | 34.1423200, -87.9886400 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-87.98864, 34.14232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.18 | $40.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
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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