How far is Centre, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Centre, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 02h 41m.
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.
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centre and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centre and Montgomery.
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Start on Cedar Bluff Road
96 m · 6 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn slight left
33 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North River Street
125 m · 11 sec · North River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue
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Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Rainbow Drive
4 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Federal Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Federal Drive
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Turn slight right
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Crestview Street
134 m · 17 sec · Crestview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
1508 ft · 40 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn left onto North Decatur Street
1624 ft · 38 sec · North Decatur Street
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centre and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Broadway Avenue
Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 01h 02m
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 Centre and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centre to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Centre and 97.4 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centre and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Talladega
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 Talladega.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centre and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 128.46 mi (206.74 km).
#1 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.21 | $56.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.03 | $66.06 |
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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