How far is Homewood, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
65.77 mi
01h 05m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.77 mi
Kilometers
105.84 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Sun, May 3, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Homewood
Sun, May 3, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homewood
2026-05-03T07:27
Arrive Gadsden
Sun, May 3, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homewood
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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Homewood
32.3 mi
00h 32m
To Gadsden
33.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roseland Drive

    84 m · 15 sec · Roseland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West

    1157 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Drive West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oxmoor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Independence Drive

    966 ft · 24 sec · Independence Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Red Mountain Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

    148 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North

    144 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 41st Street North

    129 m · 21 sec · 41st Street North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Messer Airport Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Messer Airport Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    1316 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    51.7 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
51.7 mi · 79%
I 759
2.72 mi · 4%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.56 mi · 4%
Messer Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 2%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 2%
1st Avenue North
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

51.7 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 32m from Homewood
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homewood and Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 32.3 miles from Homewood and 33.4 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homewood and Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homewood and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.05 km).

Homewood

#1 Homewood

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population25,174
Coordinates33.4717700, -86.8008200
Altitude203
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: Roseland Drive (-86.800737, 33.471554)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.57
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.79 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.88 $19.76
Premium $4.63 $10.73 $21.46
Diesel $5.42 $12.56 $25.13

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Homewood and Gadsden. The current time is 07:27:46.

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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.