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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Oneonta, AL is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
65.04 mi
01h 35m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.04 mi
Kilometers
104.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneonta
Thu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Oneonta
Thu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Arab
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, US

From Mountain Brook
32.6 mi
00h 47m
To Oneonta
32.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    1491 ft · 1 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Darnell Street Southeast

    762 ft · 35 sec · Darnell Street Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Colice Road Southeast

    741 ft · 38 sec · Colice Road Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain Brook Drive Southeast

    578 ft · 25 sec · Mountain Brook Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Montdale Road Southeast

    2447 ft · 2 min · Montdale Road Southeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Cove Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Big Cove Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto California Street Southeast

    3175 ft · 1 min · California Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Whitesburg Drive South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Whitesburg Drive South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Martin Road

    2200 ft · 52 sec · Martin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    701 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    642 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    22.6 mi · 28 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Street North

    16 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway Southwest
22.9 mi · 35%
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
20.6 mi · 32%
Whitesburg Drive South
2.75 mi · 4%
Big Cove Road Southeast
0.66 mi · 1%
California Street Southeast
0.6 mi · 1%
Montdale Road Southeast
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Parkway Southwest

Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

22.6 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arab
00h 47m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Oneonta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Mountain Brook and 32.5 miles from Oneonta.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arab

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arab, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

94 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

96 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

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

#2 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)
End: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.19
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.09 $18.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.19 $20.37
Premium $4.84 $11.12 $22.24
Diesel $5.93 $13.65 $27.30

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Brook and Oneonta. The current time is 14:21:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.