How far is Gadsden, AL from Kansas, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Kansas, AL is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 17m.
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.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Kansas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Kansas.
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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
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
632 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue
2827 ft · 57 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Highway 78 East
2896 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 78 East
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Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Kansas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Kansas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Kansas?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Tarrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Gadsden and 59.1 miles from Kansas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Kansas.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrant
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 Tarrant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Kansas. Straight-line distance: 88.92 mi (143.1 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 Kansas
Town in Walker County, Aabama
| Population | 214 |
| Coordinates | 33.9017700, -87.5519600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kansas (-87.55196, 33.90177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.95 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
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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