How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Center Point, AL?

The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Center Point, AL is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.73 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.87 mi
23.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.87 mi
Kilometers
23.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.54 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Point
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Vestavia Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vestavia Hills
2026-04-18T04:09
Arrive Center Point
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vestavia Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Irondale
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Vestavia Hills
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Center Point
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Center Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tremont Drive

    145 m · 23 sec · Tremont Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    104 m · 27 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Independence Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Red Mountain Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

    148 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North

    144 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 41st Street North

    129 m · 21 sec · 41st Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Messer Airport Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Messer Airport Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    1316 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Roebuck Parkway

    1113 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Roebuck Parkway

    1518 ft · 38 sec · Roebuck Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Parkway East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Parkway East

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Point Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Center Point Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 23rd Avenue Northeast

    22 m · 2 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
4.22 mi · 24%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.56 mi · 14%
Center Point Parkway
2.36 mi · 13%
Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 10%
Parkway East
1.65 mi · 9%
Messer Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

4.22 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
00h 13m from Vestavia Hills
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Mostly Sunny near Center Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Center Point?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Vestavia Hills and 8.9 miles from Center Point.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Mostly Sunny near Center Point.

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irondale.

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

78 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

88 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Center Point. Straight-line distance: 14.87 mi (23.93 km).

Vestavia Hills

#1 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

Population34,317
Coordinates33.4487200, -86.7877700
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Center Point

#2 Center Point

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population16,864
Coordinates33.6456600, -86.6836000
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Vestavia Hills (-86.78777, 33.44872)
End: Center Point (-86.6836, 33.64566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.77
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.39 $4.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.68 $5.37
Premium $4.63 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $5.42 $3.41 $6.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Vestavia Hills and Center Point. The current time is 04:09:10.

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.