Origin
Sylacauga, AL
Afternoon in Sylacauga on Friday
Local time
4:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sylacauga, AL to Gadsden, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sylacauga, AL
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Gadsden, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sylacauga, AL to Gadsden, AL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 77, North Broadway Avenue, Rainbow Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on AL 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Sylacauga, AL to Gadsden, AL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles (US 411 / Rainbow Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AL 77
Turn left onto AL 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 411 / Rainbow Drive
Turn right onto US 411 / Rainbow Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Rainbow Drive
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 77 | 37.1 mi | 53m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Rainbow Drive | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Albert Rains Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
AL 77
— 37.1 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylacauga, AL and Gadsden, AL.
1
Start on this road
346 ft
·
31 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto AL 21
22 mi
·
24 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
4
Turn left onto AL 77
37 mi
·
53 min
·
AL 77
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 411
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Rainbow Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 411
170 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Albert Rains Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Rainbow Drive
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Rainbow Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
9
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
10
Turn left onto South 6th Street
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
South 6th Street
11
Arrive at destination
South 6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Sylacauga, AL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Sylacauga, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gadsden, AL
The final approach into Gadsden, 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
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
4:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Lincoln, AL
32 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Sylacauga, AL to Gadsden, AL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 77, North Broadway Avenue, Rainbow Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Sylacauga, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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 is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.8 miles (US 411 / Rainbow Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sylacauga, AL to Gadsden, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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