How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Five Points, AL?

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Five Points, AL is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.41 mi
00h 07m
Flight
1.91 mi
3.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.91 mi
Kilometers
3.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.41 mi
Kilometers
3.88 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Points
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-18T11:24
Arrive Five Points
Sat, Apr 18, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntsville
AL

The second most populous city in Alabama.

From Mountain Brook
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Five Points
1.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Five Points.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Five Points.

  1. 1

    Start on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    2549 ft · 2 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast

    44 m · 12 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast

    2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast

    774 ft · 27 sec · Owens Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto California Street Southeast

    2719 ft · 56 sec · California Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

    823 ft · 26 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Holmes Avenue Northeast

    16 m · 1 sec · Holmes Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holmes Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Five Points.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
375 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi · 28%
California Street Southeast
0.52 mi · 21%
Shades Crest Road Southeast
0.48 mi · 20%
Hermitage Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi · 17%
Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
0.16 mi · 6%
Owens Drive Southeast
0.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

McClung Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

0.67 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
00h 03m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Partly Sunny near Five Points.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Five Points?

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Mountain Brook and 1.2 miles from Five Points.

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

The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mountain Brook and Partly Sunny near Five Points.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Five Points. Straight-line distance: 1.91 mi (3.07 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 Five Points

Five Points is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7387000, -86.5769400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)
End: Five Points (-86.57694, 34.7387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.32 L · about $0.30
Round trip
$0.61
0.16 gal · 0.64 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.30 $0.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.34 $0.68
Premium $4.63 $0.37 $0.74
Diesel $5.42 $0.43 $0.87

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Brook and Five Points. The current time is 11:24:36.

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.