How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.69 mi
01h 02m
Flight
55.62 mi
89.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.62 mi
Kilometers
89.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.69 mi
Kilometers
99.28 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Gadsden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
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 Mountain Brook
31.1 mi
00h 31m
To Gadsden
30.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Gadsden.

  1. 1

    Start on Montevallo Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Montevallo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oporto Madrid Boulevard South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oporto Madrid Boulevard South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North: Gadsden

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
51.5 mi · 83%
I 759
2.72 mi · 4%
Oporto Madrid Boulevard South
2.72 mi · 4%
Montevallo Road
2.31 mi · 4%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Black Creek Parkway
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 31m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Gadsden?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 31.1 miles from Mountain Brook and 30.6 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 55.62 mi (89.51 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,413
Coordinates33.5009400, -86.7522100
Altitude234
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: Montevallo Road (-86.752211, 33.500938)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Brook and Gadsden. The current time is 00:08:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.