Origin
Jacksonville, AL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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
The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL covers 24.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Public Square East, Pelham Road North, Nisbet Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Public Square East | — | — |
| Pelham Road North | — | — |
| Nisbet Street Northwest | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Public Square East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AL and Gadsden, AL.
1
Start on Public Square West
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Public Square West
2
Turn left onto Public Square East
463 ft
·
10 sec
·
Public Square East
3
Turn slight right onto Pelham Road North
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pelham Road North
4
Turn left onto Nisbet Street Northwest
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Nisbet Street Northwest
5
Turn right
14 mi
·
19 min
6
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 3rd Street
7
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
8
Turn left onto South 6th Street
16 ft
·
South 6th Street
9
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
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
Afternoon in Gadsden on Saturday
Local time
12:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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?
24.8 mi in 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Public Square East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Gadsden, AL
Full guide →Gadsden is a city in the Appalachian foothills of Alabama.
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 37m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, AL to Gadsden, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 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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