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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Montevallo Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Montevallo Road
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Turn left onto Oporto Madrid Boulevard South
1.5 km · 2 min · Oporto Madrid Boulevard South
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Take the ramp slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North: Gadsden
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
51.1 mi · 55 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 Mountain Brook and Gadsden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 55.62 mi (89.51 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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