If you are planning to travel from Huntsville to Center Point, you are looking at an 82.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. The route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Alabama, keeping your transit simple and predictable. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the flexibility to power through or take a break whenever your schedule allows.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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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
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
20
Continue on AL 75
2.6 mi·4 min·Center Point Parkway
21
Turn left onto 23rd Avenue Northeast
73 ft·2 sec·23rd Avenue Northeast
22
Arrive at destination
23rd Avenue Northeast
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time to avoid local congestion. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your 1 hour and 57 minute estimated travel time remains accurate. Since you have no scheduled stops, keep your fuel levels in mind before you head out, though the $13 cost makes it an economical trek. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning between the major parkways and AL 79, as these changes in road type can occur quickly. Enjoy the straightforward nature of this Alabama drive and arrive at your destination refreshed.
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 18 miles or 24m 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.
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 18 miles from Huntsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.1 — 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|West Side Square
Turn right onto West Side Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Williams Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|Monroe Street Southwest
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 431 / Governors Drive Southwest
Turn right onto US 431 / Governors Drive Southwest
Navigation decision point
7
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|Access Road Southwest
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$14.09
$28.19
premium
$4.65
$15.17
$30.33
diesel
$5.35
$17.46
$34.92
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Huntsville, AL
Afternoon
in Huntsville on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Center Point, AL
Afternoon
in Center Point on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph4% chanceLive 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
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 82.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience as 97% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via North Brindlee Mountain Parkway, Memorial Parkway Southwest, and AL 79 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29 miles along the North Brindlee Mountain Parkway, allowing you to settle into a consistent driving rhythm. Because the route relies so heavily on highways, you should prepare for a steady, utilitarian pace rather than winding backroads. It is a practical drive designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway and Memorial Parkway Southwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Side Square.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 11 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 (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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,223 ft534 ft
Total Climb
820 ft
Total Descent
869 ft
Highest Point
1,223 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
689 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Huntsville is in northern Alabama, about 20 miles (32 km) from the border with Tennessee. The city is a center for missile defense and aerospace technologies, with companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman having major operations here. Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the country, is home to many of these companies.
Top landmarks
•U.S. Space & Rocket Center — science museum in Huntsville, Alabama
•Episcopal Church of the Nativity — church building in Alabama, United States of America
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway. 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 (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.
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 Center Point, AL before heading back.
