How far is Gadsden, AL from Pleasant Grove, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
104.33 mi
02h 03m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.33 mi
Kilometers
167.91 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-18T13:13
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Trussville
AL

City in Jefferson and St.

From Gadsden
52.2 mi
01h 01m
To Pleasant Grove
52.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Pleasant Grove.

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Saginaw, Calera, Montevallo

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1582 ft · 39 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
45 mi · 43%
I 65 South
19.1 mi · 18%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 16%
Church Street
4.28 mi · 4%
I-759 West
2.48 mi · 2%
South 11th Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight right

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trussville
01h 01m from Gadsden
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Pleasant Grove?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Gadsden and 52.1 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Trussville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

22 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

72 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

90 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.79 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
Pleasant Grove

#2 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Pleasant Grove (-86.79471, 32.92179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.87
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.94 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.67 $31.35
Premium $4.63 $17.02 $34.04
Diesel $5.42 $19.93 $39.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Pleasant Grove. The current time is 13:13:46.

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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.