How far is Gardendale, AL from Texas, AL?
The driving distance from Gardendale, AL to Texas, AL is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
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.
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardendale and Texas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardendale and Texas.
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Start on Decatur Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Decatur Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
1672 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardendale and Texas.
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 22 West
Continue straight
55.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Texas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardendale to Texas?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Gardendale and 34.3 miles from Texas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gardendale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Texas.
Stop Ideas Near Cordova
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 Cordova.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardendale and Texas. Straight-line distance: 53.1 mi (85.45 km).
#1 Gardendale
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,113 |
| Coordinates | 33.6601000, -86.8127700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texas
Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9298300, -87.6786300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bankhead Highway (-87.67863, 33.929828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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