How far is Christiana, AL from Wadley, AL?

The driving distance from Christiana, AL to Wadley, AL is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.04 mi
00h 49m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wadley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Christiana
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Wadley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lineville
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Christiana
16 mi
00h 24m
To Wadley
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°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 Christiana and Wadley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Christiana and Wadley.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 225

    2865 ft · 2 min · County Road 225

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Mill Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · East Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fosters Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Fosters Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Continue on Barfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mellow Valley Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mellow Valley Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Roberts Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Roberts Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christiana and Wadley.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mellow Valley Street
20.8 mi · 65%
State Route 9
5.13 mi · 16%
Fosters Road
2.38 mi · 7%
East Mill Road
1.23 mi · 4%
Barfield Road
0.98 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mellow Valley Street

Keep slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lineville
00h 24m from Christiana
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Christiana and Sunny near Wadley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Christiana to Wadley?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Christiana and 16 miles from Wadley.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Christiana and Sunny near Wadley.

Stop Ideas Near Lineville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lineville, 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 Lineville.

RAIL

Anniston

38 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

100 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Wadley. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.04 km).

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#1 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3773400, -85.6402400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wadley

Human settlement in Randolph County, Alabama, United States of America

Population710
Coordinates33.1228900, -85.5696800
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 225 (-85.640162, 33.377403)
End: Roberts Street (-85.56973, 33.12289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.63 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $5.42 $6.12 $12.24

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 Christiana and Wadley. The current time is 04:16:54.

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.