How far is Gadsden, AL from Irondale, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Irondale, AL is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Irondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Irondale.
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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
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
3007 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78
2769 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Crestwood Boulevard
854 ft · 21 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kilgore Memorial Drive
711 ft · 20 sec · Kilgore Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto 20th Street South
1907 ft · 58 sec · 20th Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
14 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Irondale.
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.
Birmingham
Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Irondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Irondale?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 29.1 miles from Gadsden and 29.1 miles from Irondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Irondale.
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 Irondale. Straight-line distance: 51.98 mi (83.66 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 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,226 |
| Coordinates | 33.5381600, -86.7072100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irondale (-86.70721, 33.53816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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