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Trip from Centre, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Alabama, United States of America

Centre, AL

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Downtown Waterloo Springs, AL, AL

Waterloo Springs, AL

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Trip Overview

Centre, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL is 14.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Cherokee County 41, Cedar Bluff Road, and State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a scenic detour, or a simple connection without requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a relaxed pace for most drivers.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cherokee County 41 4.2 mi 10m
Cedar Bluff Road 3.7 mi 4m
State Route 9 2.5 mi 2m
Cherokee County 75 1.4 mi 2m
South Weiss Lake Drive 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street 1 mi 1m
County Road 144 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cherokee County 41 — 4.2 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centre, AL and Waterloo Springs, 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

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Turn left onto Cherokee County 75

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Cherokee County 75
6

Continue on County Road 144

0.3 mi · 28 sec · County Road 144
7

Continue on Cherokee County 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cherokee County 75
8

Turn right onto Cherokee County 41

4.2 mi · 10 min · Cherokee County 41
9

Arrive at destination

Cherokee County 41

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 10.1 — 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

3
8.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | Cherokee County 75

Turn left onto Cherokee County 75

Navigation decision point

4
10.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | Cherokee County 41

Turn right onto Cherokee County 41

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.24 one way

$4.48 round trip

$3.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.47 $4.94
premium $4.71 $2.67 $5.34
diesel $6.18 $3.50 $7.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Oct 9, 2026

Origin

Centre, AL

Afternoon in Centre on Saturday

Local time

2:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Waterloo Springs, AL

Afternoon in Waterloo Springs on Saturday

Local time

2:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Cloudy

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 4:31AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 17% of the total mileage involving highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of 4.2 miles on Cherokee County 41. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of this trip, as you transition from county roads to state routes. The road surface changes will be gradual rather than abrupt.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Cherokee County 41.

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 Waterloo Springs, AL is easy. At 24m with 17% 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 8.4 miles (Cherokee County 75): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Cherokee County 41): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

662 ft 578 ft

Total Climb

159 ft

Total Descent

176 ft

Highest Point

662 ft

Elevation Range

84 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 24m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Cherokee County 41. 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 8.4 miles (Cherokee County 75): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (Cherokee County 41): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waterloo Springs, 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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