How far is Gadsden, AL from Pinson, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Pinson, AL is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
52.18 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.88 mi
72.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.88 mi
Kilometers
72.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.18 mi
Kilometers
83.97 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-19T02:43
Arrive Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Gadsden
26.1 mi
00h 34m
To Pinson
26.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfoot Parkway

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Deerfoot Parkway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Deerfoot Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Springville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Springville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dug Hollow Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Dug Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bud Holmes Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bud Holmes Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3007 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Center Point Road

    719 ft · 16 sec · Center Point Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
38.4 mi · 74%
Deerfoot Parkway
3.45 mi · 7%
I-759 West
2.48 mi · 5%
Dug Hollow Road
2.07 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Bud Holmes Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight right

38 mi · 00h 41m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 34m from Gadsden
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gadsden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 26.1 miles from Gadsden and 26.1 miles from Pinson.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gadsden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinson.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Pinson. Straight-line distance: 44.88 mi (72.22 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
Pinson

#2 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Pinson (-86.68332, 33.68899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Pinson. The current time is 02:43:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.