How far is Valley, AL from Gadsden, AL?
The driving distance from Valley, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley and Gadsden.
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Start on 55th Street West
1174 ft · 53 sec · 55th Street West
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Turn right onto 23rd Boulevard West
824 ft · 39 sec · 23rd Boulevard West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fob James Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive
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Continue on South Phillips Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Phillips Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Avenue A Southeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue A Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
832 ft · 30 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue East
83 m · 12 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Turn right onto LaFayette Street North
61.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · LaFayette Street North
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Henry Road
2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1153 ft · 27 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right 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 Valley 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.
LaFayette Street North
Turn right onto LaFayette Street North
61.2 mi · 01h 25m
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 Valley and Sunny near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Valley and 53.3 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley and Sunny near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Wedowee
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 Wedowee.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 95.39 mi (153.51 km).
#1 Valley
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.8187400, -85.1793900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.23 | $42.45 |
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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