How far is Sheffield, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Sheffield, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheffield and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield and Gadsden.
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Start on North Montgomery Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avalon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Avalon Avenue
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Continue on Section Line Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Section Line Road
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on US 278
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 278
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
157 m · 8 sec · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on US 278
2.9 mi · 4 min · US 278
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1039 ft · 33 sec · North 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 Sheffield and Gadsden.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University of North Alabama Highway
Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.2 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sheffield and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheffield to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Sheffield and 60.2 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheffield and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 109.54 mi (176.29 km).
#1 Sheffield
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,839 |
| Coordinates | 34.7650900, -87.6986400 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.13 | $32.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.14 | $36.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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