How far is Gadsden, AL from Tillmans Corner, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Tillmans Corner, AL is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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 05h 55m.
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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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Tillmans Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Tillmans Corner.
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Start on South 6th Street
5 m · 5 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1506 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Rainbow Drive
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
2655 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
171.8 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Tillman's Corner
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Government Boulevard
1926 ft · 50 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left
48 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Tillmans Corner.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
172 mi · 03h 06m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Tillmans Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Tillmans Corner?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Gadsden and 152.2 miles from Tillmans Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 5:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.71 one way or $81.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Tillmans Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Tillmans Corner. Straight-line distance: 268.21 mi (431.65 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 Tillmans Corner
Census designated place
| Population | 17,398 |
| Coordinates | 30.5901900, -88.1708400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tillmans Corner (-88.17084, 30.59019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $40.71 | $81.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.78 | $91.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.72 | $99.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.21 | $116.42 |
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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