Origin
Vestavia Hills, AL
Late night in Vestavia Hills on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vestavia Hills, AL to Center Point, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vestavia Hills, AL
Kelly
Center Point, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vestavia Hills, AL to Center Point, AL covers 17.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 59, Red Mountain Expressway, Center Point Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on I 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 17.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 59 and Red Mountain Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.2 miles on I 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and Red Mountain Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (Messer Airport Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Messer Airport Highway
Turn right onto Messer Airport Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Roebuck Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 134
Toward Roebuck Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vestavia Hills, AL to Center Point, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
8.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Red Mountain Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Center Point Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Messer Airport Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Independence Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 4.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills, AL and Center Point, AL.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Tremont Drive
477 ft
·
22 sec
·
Tremont Drive
3
Turn right
341 ft
·
26 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
5
Turn straight onto US 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 31
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
7
Take the exit
484 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
471 ft
·
11 sec
Toward US 11 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue North
10
Turn left onto 41st Street North
422 ft
·
20 sec
·
41st Street North
11
Turn right onto Messer Airport Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Messer Airport Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 20; I 59
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 20; I 59
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 59
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 59
Toward I 59 North: Gadsden
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 134
Toward Roebuck Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto AL 75
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
17
Continue on AL 75
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkway East
18
Continue on AL 75
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Point Parkway
19
Turn right onto 23rd Avenue Northeast
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
23rd Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
23rd Avenue Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Center Point on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
27m 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 Vestavia Hills, AL to Center Point, AL covers 17.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, Red Mountain Expressway, Center Point Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (Messer Airport Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Vestavia Hills, AL to Center Point, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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