How far is Gardendale, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Gardendale, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardendale and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardendale and Gadsden.
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Start on Decatur Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn left onto Republic Avenue
1850 ft · 1 min · Republic Avenue
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Turn left onto New Castle Road
1109 ft · 23 sec · New Castle Road
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Turn right onto Black Creek Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Black Creek Road
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Continue on Pinehill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pinehill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn slight right
59 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lawson Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lawson Road
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1820 ft · 50 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Zion City Road
1957 ft · 1 min · Zion City Road
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Turn left onto Tarrant Huffman Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Tarrant Huffman Road
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Continue on 96th Street North
1955 ft · 41 sec · 96th Street North
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Continue on Red Lane Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Red Lane Road
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Turn right onto Parkway East
126 m · 11 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Parkway East
69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Roebuck Parkway
1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
47 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway
2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway
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Turn slight right onto South 11th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardendale and Gadsden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 North
Merge slight left
47 mi · 00h 50m
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 Gardendale and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardendale to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Gardendale and 41 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gardendale and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardendale and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 52.35 mi (84.25 km).
#1 Gardendale
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,113 |
| Coordinates | 33.6601000, -86.8127700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
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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