How far is Gadsden, AL from Tuskegee, AL?

The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.13 mi
03h 12m
Flight
111.37 mi
179.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.37 mi
Kilometers
179.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.13 mi
Kilometers
240 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 6:17 PM CDT
Return by in Gadsden
Sun, Apr 26, 9:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gadsden
2026-04-26T15:05
Arrive Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 6:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gadsden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Goodwater
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Gadsden
74.6 mi
01h 36m
To Tuskegee
74.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    5 m · 5 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1506 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Rainbow Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Shug Jordan Parkway

    5 mi · 7 min · Shug Jordan Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South College Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South College Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga

    1127 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    1329 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Water Street

    769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 39%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 25%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 15%
I-85 South
12.6 mi · 8%
Shug Jordan Parkway
5.02 mi · 3%
Rainbow Drive
4.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodwater
01h 36m from Gadsden
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gadsden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Gadsden and 74.5 miles from Tuskegee.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gadsden and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Stop Ideas Near Goodwater

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

86 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

105 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.24 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
Tuskegee

#2 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Gadsden (-86.00639, 34.01434)
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.84
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.92 $39.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.40 $44.80
Premium $4.63 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $5.42 $28.48 $56.97

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Gadsden and Tuskegee. The current time is 15:05:28.

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.