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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Florence, AL is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
122.91 mi
02h 07m
Flight
104.17 mi
167.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.17 mi
Kilometers
167.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.91 mi
Kilometers
197.8 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
West Point
AL

Town

From Mountain Brook
60.7 mi
01h 03m
To Florence
62.2 mi
01h 03m

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
83°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 Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 59 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 · 36 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

    50.8 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  17. 17

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 45%
University Boulevard
52.3 mi · 43%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Montclair Road
0.54 mi
Country Club Road South
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 03m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Mountain Brook and 62.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, 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 West Point.

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Florence. Straight-line distance: 104.17 mi (167.64 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

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

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Montevallo Road (-86.752211, 33.500938)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.42 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.87
8.68 gal · 32.84 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.44 $32.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.48 $36.97
Premium $4.63 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.42 $23.50 $47.00

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 Florence. The current time is 01:51:13.

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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.