How far is Montgomery, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Jefferson County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 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 Montgomery 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 North
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 04m
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 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 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Montgomery and 96.2 miles from Mountain Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Mountain Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Fultondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fultondale.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 163.56 mi (263.23 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
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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