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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.97 mi
01h 58m
Flight
91.11 mi
146.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.97 mi
Kilometers
168.94 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Center Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Montgomery
52.6 mi
00h 59m
To Center Point
52.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Birmingham

    2288 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point, Roebuck Parkway

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roebuck Parkway

    1038 ft · 25 sec · Roebuck Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Parkway East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Parkway East

  15. 15

    Continue on Center Point Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Center Point Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue Northeast

    22 m · 2 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 75%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 16%
I 59 South
3.02 mi · 3%
Center Point Parkway
2.36 mi · 2%
Parkway East
1.65 mi · 2%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 59m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 91.11 mi (146.63 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Center Point

#2 Center Point

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population16,864
Coordinates33.6456600, -86.6836000
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Center Point (-86.6836, 33.64566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.02
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Center Point. The current time is 23:04:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.