How far is Gadsden, AL from Homewood, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Homewood, AL is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.08 mi
01h 18m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.08 mi
Kilometers
106.35 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:00 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Sun, May 3, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-05-03T08:41
Arrive Homewood
Sun, May 3, 10:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Gadsden
33.1 mi
00h 39m
To Homewood
33.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 38 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Creek Parkway

    1651 ft · 33 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2607 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Independence Drive

    929 ft · 20 sec · Independence Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West

    1157 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roseland Drive

    84 m · 10 sec · Roseland Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
55.9 mi · 85%
Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 5%
I-759 West
2.48 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Oxmoor Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight right

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 39m from Gadsden
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 33.1 miles from Gadsden and 33.1 miles from Homewood.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.05 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
Homewood

#2 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.92 $19.85
Premium $4.63 $10.78 $21.55
Diesel $5.42 $12.62 $25.23

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Homewood. The current time is 08:41:55.

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.