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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Turn left
1244 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North College Street
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Turn right onto Shug Jordan Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · Shug Jordan Parkway
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Turn slight right
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South College Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
1127 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1329 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on East Water Street
769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.24 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 Tuskegee
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,026 |
| Coordinates | 32.4241500, -85.6909600 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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