How far is Montgomery, AL from Center Point, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Center Point, AL is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.4 mi
02h 58m
Flight
108.88 mi
175.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.88 mi
Kilometers
175.23 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.4 mi
Kilometers
243.65 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Wed, Apr 15, 12:44 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 3:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive Center Point
Wed, Apr 15, 12:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Montgomery
75.7 mi
01h 29m
To Center Point
75.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    66 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Center Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Center Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
78 mi · 52%
Center Point Road
4.79 mi · 3%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
I-65 South
0.23 mi
US 84
0.19 mi
South Union Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

77.7 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 29m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear 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 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Montgomery and 75.7 miles from Center Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Montgomery and Sunny near Center Point.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castleberry, 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 Castleberry.

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
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Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
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Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
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Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 108.88 mi (175.23 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

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

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

Population15,815
Coordinates31.7884900, -88.0300100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Center Point (-88.03001, 31.78849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.22 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.45
10.68 gal · 40.44 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.22 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.74 $45.49
Premium $4.63 $24.70 $49.39
Diesel $5.42 $28.92 $57.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Center Point. The current time is 21:45:45.

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.