How far is Montgomery, AL from Center Point, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Center Point, AL is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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 Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Center Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Center Point.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Birmingham
2288 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Center Point, Roebuck Parkway
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Roebuck Parkway
1038 ft · 25 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Continue on Parkway East
1.7 mi · 3 min · Parkway East
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Continue on Center Point Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Center Point Parkway
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Turn right onto 23rd Avenue Northeast
22 m · 2 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast
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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 Montgomery 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 North
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Center Point?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Montgomery and 52.4 miles from Center Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Center Point.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 91.11 mi (146.63 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
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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