How far is Mobile, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Mountain Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Mountain Brook.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
241.7 mi · 4 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn straight onto Independence Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Independence Drive
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Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Montevallo Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Montevallo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montevallo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile 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.
I 65
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile 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 Mobile to Mountain Brook?
The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Mobile and 127.7 miles from Mountain Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Mountain Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 208.11 mi (334.92 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Brook (-86.75221, 33.50094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.42 | $76.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.84 | $97.69 |
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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