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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Commerce Street
95 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street
1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Fort Dale Street
82 m · 5 sec · Fort Dale Street
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Continue on Fort Dale Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fort Dale Road
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Take the ramp right
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
119.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 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 Greenville and Gadsden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 155.06 mi (249.54 km).
#1 Greenville
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,349 |
| Coordinates | 31.8296000, -86.6177500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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