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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
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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.
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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
73.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
2021 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
3 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
580 ft · 15 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Lee Street Northeast
1085 ft · 38 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Decatur.
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
73.9 mi · 01h 21m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dodge City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 77.48 mi (124.7 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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