Origin
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Center Point, AL
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
82.9 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, AL
Kelly
Center Point, AL
Andrius La Rotta
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntsville, AL to Center Point, AL covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway, Memorial Parkway Southwest, AL 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 82.9 miles, with most of the trip on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway and Memorial Parkway Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 29 miles on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway and Memorial Parkway Southwest. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Side Square.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Williams Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Monroe Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Side Square
Turn right onto West Side Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Williams Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Monroe Street Southwest
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Access Road Southwest
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge onto US 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brindlee Mountain Parkway | 29 mi | 42m |
| Memorial Parkway Southwest | 26.3 mi | 33m |
| AL 79 | 22.4 mi | 31m |
| Center Point Parkway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Center Point Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Monroe Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| AL 151 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Williams Avenue Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
— 29 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Center Point, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
376 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Side Square
3
Continue on Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Madison Street
4
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williams Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
6
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
7
Continue on Monroe Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
8
Turn right onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Governors Drive Southwest
9
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
182 ft
·
2 sec
·
Access Road Southwest
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
11
Take the ramp
211 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto US 231
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 231
29 mi
·
42 min
·
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on AL 79
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
AL 79
15
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
AL 79
16
Continue on AL 79
22 mi
·
30 min
·
AL 79
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto AL 151
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
AL 151
18
Turn slight right
289 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn slight right onto AL 75
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Point Road
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on AL 75
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Point Parkway
Use the none lane.
21
Turn left onto 23rd Avenue Northeast
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
23rd Avenue Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
23rd Avenue Northeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Center Point, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntsville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntsville, AL
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Huntsville, AL · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Center Point, AL
The final approach into Center Point, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Center Point, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.67 one way
$25.35 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
| premium | $4.61 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Center Point, AL
Evening in Center Point on Sunday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Huntsville, AL to Center Point, AL covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Brindlee Mountain Parkway, Memorial Parkway Southwest, AL 79. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Huntsville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Williams Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Monroe Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Huntsville, AL to Center Point, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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