How far is Cedar Bluff, AL from Shangrila, AL?
The driving distance from Cedar Bluff, AL to Shangrila, AL is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Bluff and Shangrila.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff and Shangrila.
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Start on Old Hwy 9
13 m · 4 sec · Old Hwy 9
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Turn left onto North Weiss Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Weiss Lake Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cherokee County 44
1.9 mi · 5 min · Cherokee County 44
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Continue on County Road 104
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 104
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Turn left onto Cherokee County 690
993 ft · 44 sec · Cherokee County 690
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee County 690
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Bluff and Shangrila.
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.
Cherokee County 44
Turn left onto Cherokee County 44
1.87 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Shangrila.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Bluff to Shangrila?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Gaylesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Cedar Bluff and 2.7 miles from Shangrila.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Shangrila.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaylesville.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Bluff and Shangrila. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.19 km).
#1 Cedar Bluff
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,829 |
| Coordinates | 34.2200900, -85.6077400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shangrila
Shangrila is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2417600, -85.6577400 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shangrila (-85.65774, 34.24176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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