How far is Saks, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Saks, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saks and Gadsden.
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Start on West 42nd Street
72 m · 16 sec · West 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
1165 ft · 54 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto West 44th Street
86 m · 16 sec · West 44th Street
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Turn left onto Saks Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Saks Road
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Turn left
25 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1153 ft · 29 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1506 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
5 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
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0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saks and Gadsden.
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.
Longest stretch
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25 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saks and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saks to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Saks and 13.5 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saks and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Union
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 Union.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saks and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 23.81 mi (38.32 km).
#1 Saks
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 10,744 |
| Coordinates | 33.6987100, -85.8396900 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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