Origin
Center Point, AL
Afternoon in Center Point on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Point, AL to Birmingham, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Point, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a straightforward connection between Center Point and Birmingham, this 12.3-mile trip is an easy one-day excursion. You can expect to reach your destination in about 20 minutes, making it a highly efficient route for travelers in the Southeast. Budgeting for this drive is simple, as fuel costs should hover around $2. Since the entire trip is quite short, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex planning. Whether you are heading into the city for business or personal errands, this direct path keeps your travel time minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue North | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Center Point Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 59 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| 24th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Roebuck Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 23rd Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue North
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on 23rd Avenue Northeast
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
23rd Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto AL 75
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Point Parkway
3
Continue on AL 75
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkway East
4
Continue on AL 75
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parkway East
5
Continue on AL 75
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
Merge onto I 59
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 59
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 132
Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
326 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 11
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
1st Avenue North
11
Turn right onto 24th Street North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
24th Street North
12
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 75 / Center Point Parkway
Turn left onto AL 75 / Center Point Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 59 South: Birmingham
Navigation decision point
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 132
Toward US 11: 1st Avenue North
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: 1st Avenue North
4
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
24th Street North
Turn right onto 24th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 12.3-mile journey offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with a significant portion of highway travel. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways as you transition between Center Point Parkway, Parkway East, and 1st Avenue North. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.7-mile segment on 1st Avenue North, which provides a bit of flow to your trip. Because the route is categorized as a mixed drive, you should be prepared for the shift from standard parkway traffic to the more urban environment as you approach Birmingham.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on 1st Avenue North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 75 / Center Point Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / Center Point Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Birmingham, AL
Full guide →Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on 1st Avenue North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 75 / Center Point Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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