How far is Mobile, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alabama, United States of America
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
329.3 mi · 5 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North
549 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
103 m · 10 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast
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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 Mobile and Mountain Brook.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65
Merge slight left
329 mi · 05h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy 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 358.2 miles (576.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Mobile and 178.9 miles from Mountain Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.87 one way or $95.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mobile and Sunny near Mountain Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Prattville
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 Prattville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 291.73 mi (469.5 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 | 20,034 |
| Coordinates | 34.7250900, -86.5477700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.83 | $107.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.46 | $116.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.45 | $136.89 |
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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