Origin
Leesburg, AL
Evening in Leesburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, AL
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Leesburg, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cherokee County 41, Weiss Lake Boulevard, Cedar Bluff Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Cherokee County 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.7 miles from Leesburg, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cherokee County 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lokey Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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Lokey Street
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Navigation decision point
4
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AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
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AL 68 / Cedar Bluff Road
Turn left onto AL 68 / Cedar Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Cherokee County 41
Turn right onto Cherokee County 41
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County 41 | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Weiss Lake Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Cedar Bluff Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 9 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Cherokee County 75 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Weiss Lake Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cherokee County 41
— 4.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, AL and Waterloo Springs, AL.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
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10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Lokey Street
156 ft
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9 sec
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Lokey Street
3
Turn right onto AL 68
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
3.3 mi
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4 min
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Weiss Lake Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 411; AL 68
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
6
Turn left onto AL 68
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Cedar Bluff Road
7
Continue on AL 9; AL 68
2.5 mi
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2 min
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State Route 9
8
Turn left onto AL 68
1.3 mi
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2 min
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South Weiss Lake Drive
9
Continue on AL 68
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
10
Turn left onto Cherokee County 75
0.4 mi
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43 sec
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Cherokee County 75
11
Continue on County Road 144
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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County Road 144
12
Continue on Cherokee County 75
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Cherokee County 75
13
Turn right onto Cherokee County 41
4.2 mi
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10 min
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Cherokee County 41
14
Arrive at destination
Cherokee County 41
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.7 miles from Leesburg, AL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.4 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterloo Springs, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leesburg, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leesburg, AL
This is one driving day of about 19.4 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leesburg, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Cherokee County 41 for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Leesburg, AL · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Leesburg, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waterloo Springs, AL
The final approach into Waterloo Springs, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waterloo Springs, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Waterloo Springs, AL
Evening in Waterloo Springs on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leesburg, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cherokee County 41, Weiss Lake Boulevard, Cedar Bluff Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Leesburg, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 411; AL 68 / Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leesburg, AL to Waterloo Springs, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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