How far is Center Point, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Center Point, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on the route
3.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
49.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on South Main Street
16.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
3065 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
5 mi · 9 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Tyson Drive
94 m · 17 sec · Tyson Drive
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Turn right onto Tremont Drive
57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn left
43 m · 11 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 Vestavia Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
M L King Highway
Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 01h 05m
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 Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Eutaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Center Point and 76.1 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Center Point and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Eutaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 135.59 mi (218.21 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 Vestavia Hills
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
| Population | 34,317 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487200, -86.7877700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
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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