How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.16 mi
01h 42m
Flight
88.1 mi
141.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.1 mi
Kilometers
141.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.16 mi
Kilometers
172.46 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-18T11:31
Arrive Gadsden
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
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
Trussville
AL

City in Jefferson and St.

From Pleasant Grove
52.1 mi
00h 51m
To Gadsden
55.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Gadsden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 41%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 16%
I 759
2.72 mi · 3%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi · 1%
Black Creek Parkway
0.74 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 47m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trussville
00h 51m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Gadsden?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Pleasant Grove and 55.1 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Partly Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Trussville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

22 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

72 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

90 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 88.1 mi (141.79 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
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: (-86.794741, 32.921796)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Gadsden. The current time is 11:31:08.

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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.