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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.73 mi
02h 54m
Flight
163.56 mi
263.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.56 mi
Kilometers
263.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.73 mi
Kilometers
311.78 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Mountain Brook
96.7 mi
01h 27m
To Montgomery
97 mi
01h 27m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
94.6 mi · 49%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 38%
Washington Street Northwest
19.3 mi · 10%
I 85 North
0.78 mi
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 27m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Mountain Brook and 97 miles from Montgomery.

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 30.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fultondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fultondale.

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 163.56 mi (263.23 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

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

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Shades Crest Road Southeast (-86.54777, 34.725064)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.88 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.68 gal · 51.76 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.13 $58.26
Premium $4.63 $31.63 $63.27
Diesel $5.42 $37.04 $74.08

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 Montgomery. The current time is 22:00:43.

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.