Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedron, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Wadley, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Cedron, AL to Wadley, AL is 38.1 miles and takes about 1h 1m via US 431, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a larger travel plan or complete on its own. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 20 mi | 27m |
| Highway 22 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| County Road 82 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| County Road 19 | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| County Road 26 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 73 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 253 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cedron, AL and Wadley, AL.
Start on County Road 40
Turn straight onto County Road 19
Turn right onto County Road 253
Turn left
Turn right onto County Road 82
Turn left onto US 431
Continue on US 431
Turn right onto CR 26
Turn sharp left onto CR 73
Turn right onto AL 22
Continue on AL 22; AL 77
Turn right onto AL 77
Continue on AL 77
Turn right onto Roberts Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Cedron, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto County Road 253
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 431
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 26 / County Road 26
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto CR 73 / County Road 73
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto AL 22 / Highway 22
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.49 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Cedron on Sunday
Local time
7:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Wadley on Sunday
Local time
7:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
89°F
Roanoke, AL
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily highway, with 79% of the route on major roads like US 431 and Highway 22. You'll encounter a 20-mile stretch on US 431 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you get closer to Wadley, with fewer exits and less traffic than you'd find on a purely interstate route.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Highway 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near County Road 253.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (County Road 253): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 431): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (CR 26 / County Road 26): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
805 ft
Highest Point
1,139 ft
Elevation Range
461 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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