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

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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

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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
90.07 mi
01h 44m
Flight
82.63 mi
132.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.63 mi
Kilometers
132.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.07 mi
Kilometers
144.95 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Brook
Wed, May 13, 4:42 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, May 13, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-13T14:58
Arrive Mountain Brook
Wed, May 13, 4:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Montgomery
45.1 mi
00h 52m
To Mountain Brook
45 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Montgomery and Mountain Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills

    78 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Montgomery Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Independence Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Independence Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Montevallo Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Montevallo Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montevallo Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
80.6 mi · 89%
Montgomery Highway
4.52 mi · 5%
Montevallo Road
1.75 mi · 2%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
0.86 mi · 1%
Independence Drive
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 27m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
00h 52m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Mountain Brook?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Montgomery and 45 miles from Mountain Brook.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 82.63 mi (132.98 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Mountain Brook

#2 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,413
Coordinates33.5009400, -86.7522100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Mountain Brook (-86.75221, 33.50094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 Montgomery and Mountain Brook. The current time is 14:58:40.

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.