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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Prattville, AL is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.47 mi
02h 47m
Flight
156.31 mi
251.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.31 mi
Kilometers
251.55 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.47 mi
Kilometers
295.26 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prattville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-22T20:28
Arrive Prattville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Mountain Brook
91.7 mi
01h 23m
To Prattville
91.8 mi
01h 23m

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

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 Prattville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
78.3 mi · 43%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 41%
Washington Street Northwest
19.3 mi · 10%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 23m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Prattville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Mountain Brook and 91.8 miles from Prattville.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.50 one way or $49.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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 Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.4 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 13.5 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 12.2 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 Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 156.31 mi (251.55 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

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

#2 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Shades Crest Road Southeast (-86.54777, 34.725064)
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $24.50
Round trip
$49.00
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.50 $49.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.56 $55.11
Premium $4.63 $29.92 $59.85
Diesel $5.42 $35.04 $70.07

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 Prattville. The current time is 20:28:28.

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.