How far is McKenzie, AL from Sand Cut, AL?

The driving distance from McKenzie, AL to Sand Cut, AL is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
21.08 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.66 mi
25.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.66 mi
Kilometers
25.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.93 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Cut
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in McKenzie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKenzie
2026-04-19T02:47
Arrive Sand Cut
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McKenzie
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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From McKenzie
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Sand Cut
10.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McKenzie and Sand Cut.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKenzie and Sand Cut.

  1. 1

    Start on Garland Road

    1912 ft · 1 min · Garland Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on South Garland Road

    78 m · 11 sec · South Garland Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Wise Road

    2112 ft · 2 min · Wise Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mobile Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Mobile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Solomon Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Solomon Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bolling Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Bolling Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Butler County 25

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Butler County 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Sand Cut Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sand Cut Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sandcutt Road

    1 km · 2 min · Sandcutt Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pettibone Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Pettibone Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pettibone Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKenzie and Sand Cut.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
4.16 mi · 20%
Bolling Road
2.45 mi · 12%
Solomon Hill Road
1.35 mi · 6%
Butler County 25
1.1 mi · 5%
Sand Cut Road
0.95 mi · 4%
Sandcutt Road
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

9.63 mi · 00h 13m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
00h 18m from McKenzie
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKenzie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sand Cut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McKenzie to Sand Cut?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from McKenzie and 10.5 miles from Sand Cut.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKenzie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sand Cut.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

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Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKenzie and Sand Cut. Straight-line distance: 15.66 mi (25.2 km).

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#1 McKenzie

Town

Population490
Coordinates31.5423800, -86.7149700
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sand Cut

Sand Cut is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.7682100, -86.7369200
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: McKenzie (-86.71497, 31.54238)
End: Sand Cut (-86.73692, 31.76821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.15 $6.30
Premium $4.63 $3.42 $6.85
Diesel $5.42 $4.01 $8.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McKenzie and Sand Cut. The current time is 02:47:25.

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.