How far is Gadsden, AL from Smiths Station, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Smiths Station, AL is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Smiths Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Smiths Station.
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Start on South 6th Street
927 ft · 27 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Meighan Boulevard
5.2 mi · 9 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Golden Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road
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Continue on Leon Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South
1004 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
57.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
17.2 mi · 20 min · Columbus Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 298
1791 ft · 51 sec · County Road 298
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 243
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Smiths Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 431 South
Continue straight
57.3 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Smiths Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Smiths Station?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Gadsden and 69.7 miles from Smiths Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Mostly Sunny near Smiths Station.
Stop Ideas Near Wedowee
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 Wedowee.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Smiths Station. Straight-line distance: 114.56 mi (184.37 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 Smiths Station
Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,804 |
| Coordinates | 32.5401400, -85.0985500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smiths Station (-85.09855, 32.54014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.00 | $41.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
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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