How far is Hueytown, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Hueytown, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
75.01 mi
01h 14m
Flight
68.93 mi
110.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.01 mi
Kilometers
120.71 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Thu, Apr 30, 7:44 PM CDT
Return by in Hueytown
Thu, Apr 30, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hueytown
2026-04-30T18:29
Arrive Gadsden
Thu, Apr 30, 7:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hueytown
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
Argo
AL

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

From Hueytown
37.5 mi
00h 37m
To Gadsden
37.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High School Road

    1721 ft · 1 min · High School Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Road

    1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  5. 5

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

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    51.7 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hueytown 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
51.7 mi · 69%
I 20 East
14 mi · 19%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.95 mi · 4%
I 759
2.72 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Black Creek Parkway
0.74 mi · 1%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argo
00h 37m from Hueytown
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hueytown and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Argo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Hueytown and 37.5 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Hueytown and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Argo

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

62 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

102 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hueytown and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 68.93 mi (110.93 km).

Hueytown

#1 Hueytown

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population15,202
Coordinates33.4512200, -86.9966600
Altitude183
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: High School Road (-86.996501, 33.451218)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hueytown and Gadsden. The current time is 18:29:34.

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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.