How far is Gadsden, AL from Jasper, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Jasper, AL is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
102.08 mi
01h 57m
Flight
73.97 mi
119.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.97 mi
Kilometers
119.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.08 mi
Kilometers
164.28 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Jasper
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Trussville
AL

City in Jefferson and St.

From Gadsden
51 mi
00h 58m
To Jasper
51.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 269: Jasper, Parrish

    1892 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 269: Jasper

    595 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 20th Street West

    1919 ft · 55 sec · 20th Street West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
57.2 mi · 56%
I 22 West
33.7 mi · 33%
I 65 North
3.68 mi · 4%
I-759 West
2.48 mi · 2%
South 11th Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight right

56.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trussville
00h 58m from Gadsden
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Gadsden and 51.1 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trussville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

22 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

72 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

90 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 73.97 mi (119.04 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
Jasper

#2 Jasper

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population13,278
Coordinates33.8312200, -87.2775100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Jasper (-87.27751, 33.83122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.63 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.42 $19.49 $38.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Jasper. The current time is 06:44:15.

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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.