How far is Texas, AL from Gardendale, AL?

The driving distance from Texas, AL to Gardendale, AL is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.94 mi
01h 20m
Flight
53.1 mi
85.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.55 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gardendale
Thu, Apr 16, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Texas
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texas
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Gardendale
Thu, Apr 16, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cordova
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Texas
34.9 mi
00h 40m
To Gardendale
35 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Texas and Gardendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Texas and Gardendale.

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Highway

    920 ft · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Huntsville

    3120 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fieldstown Road

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Gardendale

    138 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fieldstown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Fieldstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Decatur Highway

    3279 ft · 1 min · Decatur Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Decatur Highway

    47 m · 9 sec · Decatur Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Decatur Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas and Gardendale.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bankhead Highway
60.2 mi · 86%
Huntsville
4.77 mi · 7%
Fieldstown Road
1.41 mi · 2%
I 65 North
1 mi · 1%
Decatur Highway
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bankhead Highway

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
00h 40m from Texas
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Texas and Sunny near Gardendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Texas to Gardendale?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Texas and 35 miles from Gardendale.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Texas and Sunny near Gardendale.

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

44 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

72 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 53.1 mi (85.45 km).

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#1 Texas

Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9298300, -87.6786300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Gardendale

#2 Gardendale

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population14,113
Coordinates33.6601000, -86.8127700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas (-87.67863, 33.92983)
End: Gardendale (-86.81277, 33.6601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.71
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.35 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.63 $11.42 $22.85
Diesel $5.42 $13.38 $26.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Texas and Gardendale. The current time is 08:54:10.

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.