How far is Gadsden, AL from Moody, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Moody, AL is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Moody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Moody.
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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
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 231: Oneonta, Ashville
1260 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 4th Street
86 m · 17 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
121 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.6 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1031 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Daniel Drive
768 ft · 33 sec · Daniel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Moody.
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.
5th Street
Exit the roundabout
18.6 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gadsden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Moody?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Gadsden and 23.5 miles from Moody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gadsden and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moody.
Stop Ideas Near Ashville
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 Ashville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Moody. Straight-line distance: 40.36 mi (64.96 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 Moody
City in St.
| Population | 13,292 |
| Coordinates | 33.5909400, -86.4908200 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moody (-86.49082, 33.59094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
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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