How far is Greenville, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Greenville, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.69 mi
02h 47m
Flight
155.06 mi
249.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.06 mi
Kilometers
249.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.69 mi
Kilometers
306.89 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T20:36
Arrive Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Greenville
95.1 mi
01h 23m
To Gadsden
95.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Commerce Street

    95 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Dale Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Fort Dale Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Dale Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fort Dale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    119.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Dale Road
121 mi · 64%
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 23%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 9%
I 759
2.72 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Black Creek Parkway
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Fort Dale Road

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
01h 23m from Greenville
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Greenville and 95.6 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 155.06 mi (249.54 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Gadsden

#2 Gadsden

City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.

Population34,816
Coordinates34.0143400, -86.0063900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: East Commerce Street (-86.617702, 31.829597)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.47 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.97
13.46 gal · 50.94 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.49 $50.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.63 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $5.42 $36.44 $72.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Gadsden. The current time is 20:36:07.

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.