How far is Gadsden, AL from Monroeville, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Monroeville, AL is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.31 mi
04h 40m
Flight
188.09 mi
302.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.09 mi
Kilometers
302.7 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.31 mi
Kilometers
375.48 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroeville
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Wed, May 13, 4:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Monroeville
Tue, May 12, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wetumpka
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Gadsden
116.8 mi
02h 20m
To Monroeville
116.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    5 m · 5 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1506 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Rainbow Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    21.5 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3048 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Alabama Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Alabama Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward North Alabama Avenue

    700 ft · 14 sec · North Alabama Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pineville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
79.7 mi · 34%
Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 23%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 16%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 10%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
Rainbow Drive
4.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
188.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetumpka
02h 20m from Gadsden
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Monroeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wetumpka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Gadsden and 116.5 miles from Monroeville.

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

The direct path is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

26 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

77 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

104 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Monroeville. Straight-line distance: 188.09 mi (302.7 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
Monroeville

#2 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population5,623
Coordinates31.5279400, -87.3247100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Monroeville (-87.32471, 31.52794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.16 L · about $31.17
Round trip
$62.33
16.46 gal · 62.32 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.17 $62.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.05 $70.10
Premium $4.63 $38.06 $76.13
Diesel $5.42 $44.57 $89.13

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Monroeville. The current time is 18:57:29.

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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.