How far is Sand Rock, AL from Waterloo Springs, AL?
The driving distance from Sand Rock, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Rock and Waterloo Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Rock and Waterloo Springs.
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Start on Lookout Street
106 m · 19 sec · Lookout Street
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Turn right onto Sand Rock Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sand Rock Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Weiss Lake Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Weiss Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Continue on State Route 9
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Weiss Lake Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cherokee County 75
2278 ft · 43 sec · Cherokee County 75
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Continue on County Road 144
1482 ft · 28 sec · County Road 144
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Continue on Cherokee County 75
1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee County 75
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Turn right onto Cherokee County 41
4.2 mi · 10 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 Sand Rock 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.
Cherokee County 41
Turn right onto Cherokee County 41
4.23 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sand Rock 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 Sand Rock to Waterloo Springs?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Sand Rock and 12.1 miles from Waterloo Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sand Rock and Sunny near Waterloo Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Centre
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 Centre.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Rock and Waterloo Springs. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.77 km).
#1 Sand Rock
Human settlement
| Population | 674 |
| Coordinates | 34.2428700, -85.7685800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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