How far is Bluffton, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Bluffton, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.12 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.57 mi
28.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.57 mi
Kilometers
28.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.08 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Bluffton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bluffton
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bluffton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Centre
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Bluffton
15.5 mi
00h 20m
To Cedar Bluff
15.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bluffton and Cedar Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton and Cedar Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherokee County 8

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Cherokee County 8

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cherokee County 45

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Cherokee County 45

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cherokee County 45

    2384 ft · 1 min · Cherokee County 45

  4. 4

    Continue on Cherokee County 29

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Cherokee County 29

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 29

    2273 ft · 1 min · County Road 29

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Armory Road

    790 ft · 18 sec · Armory Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Bluff Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 9

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive

    1002 ft · 27 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 9

    13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluffton and Cedar Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cherokee County 29
4.83 mi · 16%
Cherokee County 8
3.47 mi · 11%
Cherokee County 45
2.88 mi · 9%
Cedar Bluff Road
2.75 mi · 9%
State Route 9
2.47 mi · 8%
County Road 29
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centre
00h 20m from Bluffton
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bluffton and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bluffton to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bluffton and 15.6 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bluffton and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Centre

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anniston

58 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bluffton and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.28 km).

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#1 Bluffton

Bluffton is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.0070400, -85.4399600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town of the United States

Population1,829
Coordinates34.2200900, -85.6077400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherokee County 8 (-85.440018, 34.007011)
End: Old Hwy 9 (-85.607709, 34.220045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.68 $9.37
Premium $4.63 $5.09 $10.18
Diesel $5.42 $5.96 $11.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bluffton and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 05:44:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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