How far is Gadsden, AL from Valley, AL?
The driving distance from Gadsden, AL to Valley, AL is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gadsden and Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden and Valley.
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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
34.6 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue East
83 m · 9 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
832 ft · 30 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto Avenue A Southeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue A Southeast
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto South Phillips Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Phillips Road
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Continue on Fob James Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive
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Turn left onto 23rd Boulevard West
824 ft · 40 sec · 23rd Boulevard West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 55th Street West
1174 ft · 52 sec · 55th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 55th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gadsden and Valley.
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
34.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gadsden and Sunny near Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gadsden to Valley?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Gadsden and 57.5 miles from Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gadsden and Sunny near Valley.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gadsden and Valley. Straight-line distance: 95.39 mi (153.51 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 Valley
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.8187400, -85.1793900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley (-85.17939, 32.81874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
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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