Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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
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
Arif Esapzai
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Centre, AL and Shangrila, AL.
Start on AL 283
Continue on AL 9; AL 68
Turn left onto AL 68
Continue on AL 68
Turn left onto Cherokee County 44
Continue on County Road 104
Turn left onto Cherokee County 690
Arrive at destination
3 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.
Turn left onto AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cherokee County 44
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cherokee County 690
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.29 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Centre on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Shangrila on Sunday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
58 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
662 ft
Elevation Range
108 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Centre, AL
Hours: Open At 11:00AM
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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