How far is Gadsden, AL from Millbrook, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Millbrook, AL is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
140.65 mi
02h 40m
Flight
107.99 mi
173.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.99 mi
Kilometers
173.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.65 mi
Kilometers
226.36 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Indian Springs Village
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

From Gadsden
70.4 mi
01h 20m
To Millbrook
70.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 8

    1384 ft · 38 sec · County Road 8

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 10

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  20. 20

    Continue on Grandview Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Grandview Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Edgewood Road

    1265 ft · 43 sec · Edgewood Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
69 mi · 49%
Birmingham
45 mi · 32%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 12%
I-759 West
2.48 mi · 2%
County Road 10
1.6 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

68.1 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs Village
01h 20m from Gadsden
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Millbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Gadsden and 70.3 miles from Millbrook.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Millbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs Village, 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 Indian Springs Village.

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Millbrook. Straight-line distance: 107.99 mi (173.8 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
Millbrook

#2 Millbrook

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Population16,117
Coordinates32.4798600, -86.3619200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Millbrook (-86.36192, 32.47986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.79 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
9.92 gal · 37.58 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.78 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.12 $42.25
Premium $4.63 $22.94 $45.88
Diesel $5.42 $26.86 $53.72

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 Millbrook. The current time is 21:39:44.

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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.