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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
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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.
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Start on North Pine Street
23 m · 9 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Tennessee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Tennessee Street
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Continue on Florence Boulevard
7.3 mi · 12 min · Florence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Athens, Huntsville
1705 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
56 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue on Pratt Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Pratt Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
836 ft · 19 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
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Continue on California Street Southeast
2719 ft · 1 min · California Street Southeast
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Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast
774 ft · 30 sec · Owens Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast
2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast
44 m · 7 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Shades Crest Road Southeast
685 ft · 30 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast
113 m · 17 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast
1491 ft · 1 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,034 |
| Coordinates | 34.7250900, -86.5477700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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