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

The driving distance from Madison, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.58 mi
01h 52m
Flight
82.8 mi
133.25 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Madison.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.8 mi
Kilometers
133.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.58 mi
Kilometers
155.43 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Good Hope
AL

Alabama

From Madison
48.3 mi
00h 56m
To Mountain Brook
48.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

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

    2557 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard

    1256 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    615 ft · 18 sec · University Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 24th Street South

    932 ft · 19 sec · 24th Street South

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 10th Avenue South

    122 m · 8 sec · 10th Avenue South

  24. 24

    Continue on 26th Street South

    1685 ft · 36 sec · 26th Street South

  25. 25

    Continue on Niazuma Avenue South

    1304 ft · 26 sec · Niazuma Avenue South

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Pawnee Avenue South

    1984 ft · 40 sec · Pawnee Avenue South

  27. 27

    Continue on Country Club Road South

    2094 ft · 42 sec · Country Club Road South

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Montclair Road

    2864 ft · 60 sec · Montclair Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Memory Lane

    1390 ft · 38 sec · Memory Lane

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Country Club Road

    64 m · 8 sec · Country Club Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    147 m · 16 sec · Euclid Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1827 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 77%
565
8.88 mi · 9%
Montgomery
4.24 mi · 4%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 1%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Good Hope
00h 56m from Madison
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison 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 Madison to Mountain Brook?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Madison and 48.2 miles from Mountain Brook.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Good Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Good Hope, 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 Good Hope.

RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

108 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.25 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Mountain Brook

#2 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,413
Coordinates33.5009400, -86.7522100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: Mountain Brook (-86.75221, 33.50094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.52 $29.05
Premium $4.63 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $5.42 $18.47 $36.93

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 Madison and Mountain Brook. The current time is 04:41:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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