How far is Tuskegee, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Tuskegee, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuskegee and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuskegee and Gadsden.
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Start on West Northside Street
118 m · 15 sec · West Northside Street
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
113 m · 19 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Lee Street
118 m · 22 sec · West Lee Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1832 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
769 ft · 15 sec · East Water Street
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Turn straight onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
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Turn left onto Crawford Street
1000 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Street
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
968 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Auburn
906 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 147 North: Auburn
67 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South College Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Turn left onto Shug Jordan Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Shug Jordan Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Turn left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
24.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1053 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Rainbow Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
52 m · 10 sec · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
577 ft · 14 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuskegee and Gadsden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
37.1 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Tuskegee and 65.1 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tuskegee and Mostly Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Goodwater
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 Goodwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuskegee and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 111.37 mi (179.24 km).
#1 Tuskegee
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,026 |
| Coordinates | 32.4241500, -85.6909600 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.00 | $41.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
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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