Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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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Waterloo Springs, AL
Adriaan Westra
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Centre, AL and Waterloo Springs, 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 75
Continue on County Road 144
Continue on Cherokee County 75
Turn right onto Cherokee County 41
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto AL 68 / South Weiss Lake Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cherokee County 75
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cherokee County 41
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Centre on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Waterloo Springs on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly 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 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.
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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
176 ft
Highest Point
662 ft
Elevation Range
84 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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