How far is Waterloo Springs, AL from Centre, AL?
The driving distance from Waterloo Springs, AL to Centre, AL is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo Springs and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo Springs and Centre.
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Start on Cherokee County 41
4.2 mi · 10 min · Cherokee County 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherokee County 75
1 mi · 2 min · 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
2278 ft · 45 sec · Cherokee County 75
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Cedar Bluff Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Continue on North River Street
718 ft · 20 sec · North River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
48 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo Springs and Centre.
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
Start on 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 Waterloo Springs and Sunny near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo Springs to Centre?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 7.2 miles from Waterloo Springs and 7.2 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterloo Springs and Sunny near Centre.
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 Waterloo Springs and Centre. Straight-line distance: 12.85 mi (20.68 km).
#1 Waterloo Springs
Waterloo Springs is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3223100, -85.5883000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Bluff Road (-85.678876, 34.152048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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