How far is Oneonta, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.21 mi
00h 39m
Flight
27.11 mi
43.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.11 mi
Kilometers
43.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Wed, Apr 29, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 8:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneonta
2026-04-29T07:04
Arrive Gadsden
Wed, Apr 29, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oneonta
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Steele
AL

Town

From Oneonta
17.6 mi
00h 19m
To Gadsden
17.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street North

    16 m · 6 sec · 5th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    55 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street South

    14.1 mi · 21 min · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneonta and Gadsden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street South
29.4 mi · 83%
I 759
2.72 mi · 8%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Black Creek Parkway
0.74 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
0.62 mi · 2%
South 6th Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

6th Street South

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steele
00h 19m from Oneonta
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oneonta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Oneonta and 17.6 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oneonta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Steele

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

47 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

73 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 27.11 mi (43.63 km).

Oneonta

#1 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
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: 5th Street North (-86.472745, 33.948159)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.39
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.70 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.28 $10.56
Premium $4.63 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $5.42 $6.71 $13.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneonta and Gadsden. The current time is 07:04:28.

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.