How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Gadsden, AL?

The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Gadsden, AL is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.62 mi
01h 07m
Flight
59.53 mi
95.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.53 mi
Kilometers
95.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.62 mi
Kilometers
108.82 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gadsden
Fri, Apr 10, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Vestavia Hills
Fri, Apr 10, 1:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vestavia Hills
2026-04-10T11:03
Arrive Gadsden
Fri, Apr 10, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vestavia Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Odenville
AL

Town

From Vestavia Hills
29.8 mi
00h 33m
To Gadsden
37.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Gadsden.

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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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odenville
00h 33m from Vestavia Hills
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Gadsden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Gadsden?

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Odenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Vestavia Hills and 37.8 miles from Gadsden.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Gadsden.

Stop Ideas Near Odenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Odenville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Pell City City Council
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Pell City City Council

Pell City , AL
1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL 35125
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odenville.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

52 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 59.53 mi (95.8 km).

Vestavia Hills

#1 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

Population34,317
Coordinates33.4487200, -86.7877700
Altitude290
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: (-86.787989, 33.448476)
End: North 6th Street (-86.006372, 34.014381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Vestavia Hills and Gadsden. The current time is 11:03:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.