Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Peacock, AL
Svitlana Shakalova
Center Point, AL to Peacock, AL is 21.4 miles and takes about 36 minutes via US 84 and US 43, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient connection. It's a quick hop that doesn't require much in the way of planning, perfect for a day trip or a simple relocation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Center Point Road | 4.8 mi | 11m |
| US 43 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cobb Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Chilton Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| AL 154 | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point, AL and Peacock, AL.
Start on AL 154
Turn right onto CR 21
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Turn left onto Cobb Street
Turn left onto US 43
Turn left onto Chilton Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 21 / Center Point Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cobb Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 43
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Chilton Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.65 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Center Point on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Peacock on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
You'll spend about 61% of this 21.4-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on US 84 measuring 9.5 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising onto surface roads, specifically Center Point Road, as you get closer to Peacock. The profile is mostly highway, suggesting a relatively open and less congested driving experience for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Center Point Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 21 / Center Point Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 21 / Center Point Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Cobb Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
460 ft
~19.9 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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