How far is Leeds, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Leeds, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leeds and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leeds and Gadsden.
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Start on Ashville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ashville Road
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Continue on Ashville Road
136 m · 8 sec · Ashville Road
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Continue on Moody Parkway
21.1 mi · 31 min · Moody Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
85 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.1 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue
121 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
86 m · 16 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 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 Leeds and Gadsden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Moody Parkway
Continue on Moody Parkway
21.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Leeds and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leeds to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Leeds and 34.9 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leeds and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Ashville
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 Ashville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leeds and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 44.63 mi (71.83 km).
#1 Leeds
City in Jefferson, St.
| Population | 12,026 |
| Coordinates | 33.5481600, -86.5444300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
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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