How far is Montgomery, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 02h 11m.
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 Montgomery and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Gadsden.
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Start on South Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Turn right onto Crestview Street
589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Rainbow Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
52 m · 10 sec · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
577 ft · 12 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1506 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
5 m · 1 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 Montgomery and Gadsden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wetumpka Highway
Continue straight
69.8 mi · 01h 20m
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 Montgomery and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Montgomery and 84.6 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 115.09 mi (185.22 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
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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