How far is Athens, AL from Center Point, AL?
The driving distance from Athens, AL to Center Point, AL is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Center Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Center Point.
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Start on Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 West
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Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Castle Road
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Turn straight onto Carson Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto 23rd Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 23rd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Center Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Athens and Sunny near Center Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Center Point?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Athens and 48.2 miles from Center Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Athens and Sunny near Center Point.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Good Hope.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 81.6 mi (131.33 km).
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Center Point
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,864 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Point (-86.6836, 33.64566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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