How far is Montgomery, AL from Centre, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Centre, AL is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Centre.
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Start on South Union Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Union Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
743 ft · 17 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Upper Wetumpka Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Upper Wetumpka Road
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Turn right onto Crestview Street
589 ft · 14 sec · Crestview Street
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Turn left onto Federal Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Federal Drive
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Continue on Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Congressman W. L. Dickinson Drive
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Continue on Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 53 min
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Turn right onto Rainbow Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery and Centre.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wetumpka Highway
Continue straight
69.8 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Centre?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Montgomery and 75.1 miles from Centre.
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 21.9 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Centre.
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 Montgomery and Centre. Straight-line distance: 128.46 mi (206.74 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre (-85.67885, 34.15204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.57 | $45.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
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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