Origin
Centre, AL
Afternoon in Centre on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centre, AL to Shangrila, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centre, AL
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Shangrila, AL
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Trip Overview
Centre, AL to Shangrila, AL is 11.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Cedar Bluff Road and State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, making it a straightforward local trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without needing extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 9 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Cherokee County 44 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| County Road 104 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| South Weiss Lake Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cherokee County 690 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cedar Bluff Road
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centre, AL and Shangrila, AL.
1
Start on AL 283
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Bluff Road
2
Continue on AL 9; AL 68
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
3
Turn left onto AL 68
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Weiss Lake Drive
4
Continue on AL 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Cherokee County 44
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherokee County 44
6
Continue on County Road 104
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 104
7
Turn left onto Cherokee County 690
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Cherokee County 690
8
Arrive at destination
Cherokee County 690
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive
Turn left onto AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Cherokee County 44
Turn left onto Cherokee County 44
Navigation decision point
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Cherokee County 690
Turn left onto Cherokee County 690
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Shangrila, AL
Afternoon in Shangrila on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 21% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 3.7 miles on Cedar Bluff Road. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you transition away from any highway segments. The route emphasizes local roads over high-speed travel.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Cedar Bluff Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Centre, AL to Shangrila, AL is easy. At 22m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Cherokee County 44): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Cherokee County 690): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
662 ft
555 ft
Total Climb
58 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
662 ft
Elevation Range
108 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Centre, AL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Cedar Bluff Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Cherokee County 44): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Cherokee County 690): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shangrila, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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