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

The driving distance from Ridgeville, AL to Sand Cut, AL is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.58 mi
00h 46m
Flight
12.43 mi
20 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.43 mi
Kilometers
20 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.58 mi
Kilometers
31.51 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Cut
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeville
2026-04-19T02:47
Arrive Sand Cut
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeville
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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Ridgeville
9.8 mi
00h 23m
To Sand Cut
9.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Ridgeville and Sand Cut.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wolf Creek Road

    21 m · 4 sec · Wolf Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    12.8 mi · 31 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pineapple Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sand Cut Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Sand Cut Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sandcutt Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Sandcutt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pettibone Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Pettibone Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pettibone Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgeville 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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
12.8 mi · 66%
Sandcutt Road
4.67 mi · 24%
Pineapple Highway
1.48 mi · 8%
Sand Cut Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Wolf Creek Road
0.01 mi
Pettibone Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Ridge Road

Turn right onto Ridge Road

12.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
00h 23m from Ridgeville
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ridgeville 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 Ridgeville to Sand Cut?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Ridgeville and 9.8 miles from Sand Cut.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ridgeville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sand Cut.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Sand Cut. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20 km).

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#1 Ridgeville

Town of the United States

Population109
Coordinates31.9251500, -86.8402600
Altitude142
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: Ridgeville (-86.84026, 31.92515)
End: Sand Cut (-86.73692, 31.76821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.63 $3.19 $6.38
Diesel $5.42 $3.74 $7.47

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 Ridgeville and Sand Cut. The current time is 02:47:15.

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.