How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Athens, AL is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Athens.
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Start on Church Street
1827 ft · 57 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
691 ft · 21 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Memory Court
72 m · 6 sec · Memory Court
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Continue on Memory Lane
1155 ft · 37 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn left onto Montclair Road
2864 ft · 57 sec · Montclair Road
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Continue on Country Club Road South
2094 ft · 42 sec · Country Club Road South
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Continue on Pawnee Avenue South
1984 ft · 40 sec · Pawnee Avenue South
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Continue on Niazuma Avenue South
1304 ft · 28 sec · Niazuma Avenue South
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Continue on 26th Street South
1685 ft · 34 sec · 26th Street South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
122 m · 8 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto 24th Street South
932 ft · 24 sec · 24th Street South
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 72: Athens, Huntsville
1307 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 East
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 East
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Athens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University Boulevard
Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Athens?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Mountain Brook and 49.5 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Good Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Athens. Straight-line distance: 90.8 mi (146.13 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.03 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $21.56 | $43.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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