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

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.66 mi
02h 11m
Flight
92.42 mi
148.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.66 mi
Kilometers
179.7 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
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
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
55.9 mi
01h 05m
To Mountain Brook
55.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly 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 Hoover and Mountain Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North

    549 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest

    103 m · 10 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

    836 ft · 19 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on California Street Southeast

    2719 ft · 1 min · California Street Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

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

    774 ft · 30 sec · Owens Drive Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast

    2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

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

    44 m · 7 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Shades Crest Road Southeast

    685 ft · 30 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    113 m · 17 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    1491 ft · 1 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
87.6 mi · 78%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 18%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi · 1%
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi · 1%
California Street Southeast
0.52 mi
Shades Crest Road Southeast
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
01h 05m from Hoover
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover 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 Hoover to Mountain Brook?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Hoover and 55.7 miles from Mountain Brook.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cullman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cullman.

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 92.42 mi (148.74 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Mountain Brook

#2 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.63 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $5.42 $21.34 $42.67

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 Hoover and Mountain Brook. The current time is 22:02:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.