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

The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Center Point, AL is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.68 mi
03h 31m
Flight
137.14 mi
220.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.14 mi
Kilometers
220.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.68 mi
Kilometers
281.12 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Tue, Aug 11, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Oneonta
Tue, Aug 11, 3:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneonta
2026-08-11T08:15
Arrive Center Point
Tue, Aug 11, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneonta
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Oneonta
87.4 mi
01h 45m
To Center Point
87.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Aug 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oneonta and Center Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta and Center Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street North

    16 m · 6 sec · 5th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    55 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street South

    14 mi · 21 min · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Troy Highway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Troy Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Moore Road

    6 mi · 14 min · Moore Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneonta 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 45%
6th Street South
42.9 mi · 25%
Troy Highway
22.1 mi · 13%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 10%
Moore Road
5.97 mi · 3%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

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 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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
01h 45m from Oneonta
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oneonta and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Center Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oneonta to Center Point?

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Oneonta and 87.2 miles from Center Point.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oneonta and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Oneonta and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 137.14 mi (220.7 km).

Oneonta

#1 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
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#2 Center Point

Center Point is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9898700, -86.0871800
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)
End: Center Point (-86.08718, 31.98987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.33 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
12.32 gal · 46.66 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.24 $52.47
Premium $4.63 $28.49 $56.98
Diesel $5.42 $33.36 $66.71

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 · Aug 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneonta and Center Point. The current time is 08:15:52.

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.