How far is Tillmans Corner, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Tillmans Corner, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.79 mi
04h 51m
Flight
268.21 mi
431.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.21 mi
Kilometers
431.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.79 mi
Kilometers
521.09 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Wed, May 13, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Tillmans Corner
Wed, May 13, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillmans Corner
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Gadsden
Wed, May 13, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillmans Corner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Tillmans Corner
160.9 mi
02h 25m
To Gadsden
162.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tillmans Corner and Gadsden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner and Gadsden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Three Notch-Kroner Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Government Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Government Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    247.6 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  10. 10

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

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Creek Parkway

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Black Creek Parkway

    2621 ft · 52 sec · Black Creek Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South 11th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 11th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    3250 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1205 ft · 35 sec · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tillmans Corner and Gadsden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Government Boulevard
253 mi · 78%
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 14%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 5%
I 759
2.72 mi · 1%
South 11th Street
1.46 mi
Black Creek Parkway
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Government Boulevard

Merge slight left

248 mi · 04h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
268.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
02h 25m from Tillmans Corner
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tillmans Corner to Gadsden?

The road trip is about 323.8 miles (521.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 160.9 miles from Tillmans Corner and 162.9 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.29 one way or $86.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillmans Corner and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 268.21 mi (431.65 km).

Tillmans Corner

#1 Tillmans Corner

Census designated place

Population17,398
Coordinates30.5901900, -88.1708400
Altitude25
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: (-88.170394, 30.590333)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.43 gal
43.25 L · about $43.29
Round trip
$86.57
22.86 gal · 86.5 L
Estimated CO2
101.6 kg one way
Round trip: 203.2 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.29 $86.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.68 $97.36
Premium $4.63 $52.86 $105.73
Diesel $5.42 $61.89 $123.79

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tillmans Corner and Gadsden. The current time is 21:33:37.

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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.