How far is Orange Beach, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Orange Beach, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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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 Orange Beach and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Beach and Gadsden.
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Start on Bay Circle
789 ft · 36 sec · Bay Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
1121 ft · 19 sec · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
38 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Turn right onto Foley Beach Expressway
13.9 mi · 20 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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Turn slight right
157 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
34.4 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
211.5 mi · 3 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 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 Orange Beach and Gadsden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
212 mi · 03h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Orange Beach and 168.6 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orange Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
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 Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange Beach and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 272.88 mi (439.15 km).
#1 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $45.03 | $90.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $54.99 | $109.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.38 | $128.77 |
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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