How far is Center Point, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Center Point, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Alabaster.
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Start on the route
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
4.8 mi · 12 min · Center Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cobb Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cobb Street
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Turn left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
46.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right onto 25
766 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Montevallo Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Montevallo Road
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Turn left onto Selma Road
2079 ft · 42 sec · Selma Road
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Continue on Main Street
3041 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ashville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ashville Road
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Continue on Montevallo Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Montevallo Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street South
2092 ft · 44 sec · 1st Street South
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and Alabaster.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Route 5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
46.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Center Point and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 Center Point and 72.8 miles from Alabaster.
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 26.8 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Center Point and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Brookwood
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 Brookwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 122.95 mi (197.87 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,815 |
| Coordinates | 31.7884900, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alabaster
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 33,701 |
| Coordinates | 33.2442800, -86.8163800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.79 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.47 | $48.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.65 | $57.29 |
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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