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

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
105.91 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.48 mi
137.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.91 mi
Kilometers
170.44 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Brook
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 7:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-13T14:59
Arrive Mountain Brook
Wed, May 13, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
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 Huntsville
53 mi
01h 00m
To Mountain Brook
52.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street Southeast

    111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street Northeast

    2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1580 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard

    1256 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    615 ft · 18 sec · University Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 24th Street South

    932 ft · 19 sec · 24th Street South

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto 10th Avenue South

    122 m · 8 sec · 10th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Continue on 26th Street South

    1685 ft · 36 sec · 26th Street South

  26. 26

    Continue on Niazuma Avenue South

    1304 ft · 26 sec · Niazuma Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Pawnee Avenue South

    1984 ft · 40 sec · Pawnee Avenue South

  28. 28

    Continue on Country Club Road South

    2094 ft · 42 sec · Country Club Road South

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Montclair Road

    2864 ft · 60 sec · Montclair Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Memory Lane

    1390 ft · 38 sec · Memory Lane

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Country Club Road

    64 m · 8 sec · Country Club Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    147 m · 16 sec · Euclid Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1827 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 70%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 19%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 4%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Red Mountain Expressway
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
01h 00m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville 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 Huntsville to Mountain Brook?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 53 miles from Huntsville and 52.9 miles from Mountain Brook.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville 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 Huntsville and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 85.48 mi (137.56 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Mountain Brook

#2 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,413
Coordinates33.5009400, -86.7522100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Mountain Brook (-86.75221, 33.50094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.33
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.16 $28.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.93 $31.86
Premium $4.63 $17.30 $34.60
Diesel $5.42 $20.25 $40.50

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Mountain Brook. The current time is 14:59:16.

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.