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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Madison, AL is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
15.43 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.53 mi
18.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.83 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 22, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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

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
Chelsea
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States

From Mountain Brook
7 mi
00h 11m
To Madison
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 24 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest

    78 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hughes Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1847 ft · 50 sec · Mill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street Northwest
5.97 mi · 39%
Madison Boulevard
3.27 mi · 21%
Hughes Road
1.29 mi · 8%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi · 5%
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi · 4%
California Street Southeast
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street Northwest

Merge slight left

5.62 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 11m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Madison?

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Mountain Brook and 8.5 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Madison. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Shades Crest Road Southeast (-86.54777, 34.725064)
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.63 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $5.42 $2.92 $5.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Brook and Madison. The current time is 20:27:19.

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.