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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Decatur, AL is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
92.71 mi
01h 26m
Flight
77.48 mi
124.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.48 mi
Kilometers
124.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.71 mi
Kilometers
149.2 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-23T06:01
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Mountain Brook
43.2 mi
00h 43m
To Decatur
49.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1827 ft · 57 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    691 ft · 21 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Memory Court

    72 m · 6 sec · Memory Court

  4. 4

    Continue on Memory Lane

    1155 ft · 37 sec · Memory Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Montclair Road

    2864 ft · 57 sec · Montclair Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Country Club Road South

    2094 ft · 42 sec · Country Club Road South

  7. 7

    Continue on Pawnee Avenue South

    1984 ft · 40 sec · Pawnee Avenue South

  8. 8

    Continue on Niazuma Avenue South

    1304 ft · 28 sec · Niazuma Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on 26th Street South

    1685 ft · 34 sec · 26th Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    122 m · 8 sec · 10th Avenue South

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 24th Street South

    932 ft · 24 sec · 24th Street South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast

    1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
75.3 mi · 81%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 5%
6th Avenue Southeast
2.97 mi · 3%
Montclair Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Country Club Road South
0.4 mi
67
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight left

73.9 mi · 01h 21m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 43m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Mountain Brook and 49.5 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dodge City, 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 Dodge City.

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 77.48 mi (124.7 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,413
Coordinates33.5009400, -86.7522100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.

Population54,381
Coordinates34.6059300, -86.9833400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Montevallo Road (-86.752211, 33.500938)
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.38 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.54 gal · 24.76 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.38 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.63 $15.12 $30.25
Diesel $5.42 $17.71 $35.41

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 Decatur. The current time is 06:01:33.

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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.