How far is Gaylesville, AL from Waterloo Springs, AL?
The driving distance from Gaylesville, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaylesville and Waterloo Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaylesville and Waterloo Springs.
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Start on Main Street
1719 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canyon Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Canyon Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Cherokee County 41
1.6 km · 2 min · Cherokee County 41
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherokee County 41
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaylesville and Waterloo Springs.
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.
Canyon Drive
Turn right onto Canyon Drive
4.77 mi · 00h 07m
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 Gaylesville and Sunny near Waterloo Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaylesville to Waterloo Springs?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Cedar Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Gaylesville and 3 miles from Waterloo Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaylesville and Sunny near Waterloo Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Bluff
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 Cedar Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaylesville and Waterloo Springs. Straight-line distance: 4.13 mi (6.65 km).
#1 Gaylesville
Town
| Population | 200 |
| Coordinates | 34.2684300, -85.5569100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo Springs
Waterloo Springs is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3223100, -85.5883000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterloo Springs (-85.5883, 34.32231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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