Origin
Jacksonville, AL
Late night in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AL
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Gadsden, AL
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Trip Overview
Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL is 24.7 miles and takes about 40 minutes via US 431, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama. It's a straightforward drive that connects two nearby cities, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the area. Given its short distance and duration, it's easily a same-day trip, offering flexibility in your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Nisbet Street Northwest | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Pelham Road North | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Public Square East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AL and Gadsden, AL.
1
Start on AL 21
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Public Square West
2
Turn left onto AL 21
462 ft
·
9 sec
·
Public Square East
3
Turn slight right onto AL 21
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pelham Road North
4
Turn left onto AL 204
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Nisbet Street Northwest
5
Turn right onto US 431
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 431
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Turn left onto South 6th Street
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
South 6th Street
9
Arrive at destination
South 6th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 21 / Public Square East
Turn left onto AL 21 / Public Square East
Navigation decision point
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gadsden, AL
Late night in Gadsden on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 55% of this 24.7-mile drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch on a highway is 13.7 miles on US 431. The profile indicates a mixed highway and surface road experience, meaning you'll transition from faster-paced highway driving to more local road conditions. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you move between these different road types.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 21 / Public Square East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 21 / Public Square East): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Jacksonville, AL
Full guide →Jacksonville is a small college town in Metropolitan Alabama.
Arriving in Gadsden, AL
Full guide →Founded 1867
Gadsden is a city in the Appalachian foothills of Alabama.
Top landmarks
- • United States Post Office — historic government building in Gadsden, Alabama
- • Mort Glosser Amphitheater — open-air theatre in Gadsden, Alabama, United States
- • Eleventh Street School — historic school building in Gadsden, Alabama, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on US 431. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 21 / Public Square East): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (North 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gadsden, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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