How far is Waterloo Springs, AL from Sand Rock, AL?
The driving distance from Waterloo Springs, AL to Sand Rock, AL is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo Springs and Sand Rock.
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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 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sand Rock Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sand Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Lookout Street
106 m · 15 sec · Lookout Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lookout Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo Springs and Sand Rock.
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 Sand Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo Springs to Sand Rock?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 Waterloo Springs and 3.9 miles from Sand Rock.
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 4.2 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterloo Springs and Sunny near Sand Rock.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo Springs and Sand Rock. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.77 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 Sand Rock
Human settlement
| Population | 674 |
| Coordinates | 34.2428700, -85.7685800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lookout Street (-85.7687, 34.243019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
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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