How far is Alabaster, AL from Center Point, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Center Point, AL is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.82 mi
03h 45m
Flight
122.95 mi
197.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.95 mi
Kilometers
197.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.82 mi
Kilometers
247.55 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-04-15T21:33
Arrive Center Point
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookwood
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Alabaster
77 mi
01h 52m
To Center Point
76.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Center Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Center Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    2035 ft · 36 sec · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montevallo Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Montevallo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ashville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ashville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    3041 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Selma Road

    2079 ft · 42 sec · Selma Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cobb Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cobb Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Center Point Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Center Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
82.6 mi · 54%
Montevallo Road
9.72 mi · 6%
Center Point Road
4.79 mi · 3%
Cobb Street
2.17 mi · 1%
Ashville Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Selma Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookwood
01h 52m from Alabaster
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Alabaster and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Center Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Center Point?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Alabaster and 76.9 miles from Center Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Alabaster and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Center Point.

Stop Ideas Near Brookwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookwood.

BUS

Selma, AL

29 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

35 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

36 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Thomasville, AL

58 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 122.95 mi (197.87 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population33,701
Coordinates33.2442800, -86.8163800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Center Point

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

Population15,815
Coordinates31.7884900, -88.0300100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Center Point (-88.03001, 31.78849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.55 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
10.86 gal · 41.1 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.13 $46.25
Premium $4.63 $25.11 $50.23
Diesel $5.42 $29.40 $58.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Center Point. The current time is 21:33:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.