How far is Troy, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Troy, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
199.57 mi
03h 04m
Flight
152.4 mi
245.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.4 mi
Kilometers
245.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.57 mi
Kilometers
321.17 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Tue, May 5, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T08:41
Arrive Gadsden
Tue, May 5, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Rockford
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Troy
85.1 mi
01h 32m
To Gadsden
114.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Gadsden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 20 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orion Street

    533 ft · 11 sec · Orion Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1203 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    871 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    560 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    37.1 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rainbow Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard

    52 m · 10 sec · South Albert Rains Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rainbow Drive

    577 ft · 12 sec · Rainbow Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1506 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wetumpka Highway
78.3 mi · 39%
Trojan Way
37.6 mi · 19%
Eastern Boulevard
7.34 mi · 4%
Rainbow Drive
4.23 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.69 mi
North 3 Notch Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Wetumpka Highway

Continue straight

69.8 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
01h 32m from Troy
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Gadsden?

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Troy and 114.5 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

63 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 152.4 mi (245.27 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
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: East Walnut Street (-85.969958, 31.808534)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.66 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.08 gal · 53.32 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.63 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $5.42 $38.12 $76.24

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Gadsden. The current time is 08:41:22.

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.