Origin
Gadsden, AL
Evening in Gadsden on Friday
Local time
5:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gadsden, AL to Leeds, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gadsden, AL
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Leeds, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gadsden, AL to Leeds, AL covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 411, I 59, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on US 411. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 50.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 411 and I 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on US 411.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 411 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 411 and I 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Birmingham
6
21 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward 231: Oneonta, Ashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 166
Toward 231: Oneonta, Ashville
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 231
Turn left onto US 231
Navigation decision point
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
AL 23 / 6th Avenue
Turn left onto AL 23 / 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gadsden, AL and Leeds, AL, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Birmingham, 231: Oneonta and Ashville.
Chattanooga
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Birmingham
5.1 mi in
|
~8m
231: Oneonta
21 mi in
|
~25m
Ashville
21 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 411 | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| I 59 | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| 5th Street | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| US 231 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 759 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Ashville Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 11th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 411
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gadsden, AL and Leeds, AL.
1
Start on South 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South 6th Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto South 11th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 11th Street
4
Turn left onto Black Creek Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Black Creek Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 759
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 759
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Birmingham
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 59
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 59
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 166
Toward 231: Oneonta, Ashville
10
Turn left onto US 231
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 231
11
Turn right onto 4th Street
281 ft
·
17 sec
·
4th Street
12
Turn left onto AL 23
397 ft
·
13 sec
·
6th Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 231; US 411
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
5th Street
14
Enter roundabout onto US 411
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 411
15
Continue on US 411
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US 411
16
Continue on US 411
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Moody Parkway
17
Continue on US 411
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashville Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Ashville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Gadsden, AL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Gadsden, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leeds, AL
The final approach into Leeds, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Leeds, AL
Evening in Leeds on Friday
Local time
5:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Ashville, AL
25 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gadsden, AL to Leeds, AL covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 411, I 59, 5th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Gadsden, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gadsden, AL and Leeds, AL, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Birmingham, 231: Oneonta and Ashville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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