How far is Florence, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?

The driving distance from Florence, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.54 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.32 mi
103.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.32 mi
Kilometers
103.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.54 mi
Kilometers
110.3 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Brook
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Mountain Brook
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Florence
34.2 mi
00h 50m
To Mountain Brook
34.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Mountain Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Mountain Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    23 m · 9 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Tennessee Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Tennessee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Florence Boulevard

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Florence Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville

    1705 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    56 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Pratt Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

    836 ft · 19 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on California Street Southeast

    2719 ft · 1 min · California Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast

    774 ft · 30 sec · Owens Drive Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast

    2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast

    44 m · 7 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shades Crest Road Southeast

    685 ft · 30 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    113 m · 17 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    1491 ft · 1 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Mountain Brook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
57 mi · 83%
Florence Boulevard
7.29 mi · 11%
Pratt Avenue Northwest
1.04 mi · 2%
West Tennessee Street
0.81 mi · 1%
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi · 1%
California Street Southeast
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 72 East

Continue straight

56 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 50m from Florence
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near Mountain Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Mountain Brook?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Florence and 34.3 miles from Mountain Brook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Mountain Brook.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 64.32 mi (103.51 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Mountain Brook

#2 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Florence (-87.67725, 34.79981)
End: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Mountain Brook. The current time is 21:45:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.