How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Athens, AL is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Athens.
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Start on Shades Crest Road Southeast
2549 ft · 2 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast
44 m · 12 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast
2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast
774 ft · 27 sec · Owens Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto California Street Southeast
2719 ft · 56 sec · California Street Southeast
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
823 ft · 24 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast
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Continue on University Drive Northwest
7.6 mi · 12 min · University Drive Northwest
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Continue straight
15 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Athens.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
University Drive Northwest
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15 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Athens?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Mountain Brook and 13.4 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Athens. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,034 |
| Coordinates | 34.7250900, -86.5477700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.94 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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