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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Graysville, AL is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.39 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.98 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graysville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Graysville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forestdale
AL

Unincorporated community in Alabama

From Mountain Brook
8.7 mi
00h 14m
To Graysville
8.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Arkadelphia Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Arkadelphia Road

    2870 ft · 58 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bankhead Highway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West

  20. 20

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Adamsville Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bankhead Highway Southwest

    2356 ft · 40 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue Southwest

    111 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1464 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
143.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adamsville Parkway
3.83 mi · 22%
Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 21%
University Boulevard
2.91 mi · 17%
Bankhead Highway West
1.47 mi · 8%
I 20 West
1.15 mi · 7%
Arkadelphia Road
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adamsville Parkway

Continue on Adamsville Parkway

3.83 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forestdale
00h 14m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Partly Sunny near Graysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forestdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Mountain Brook and 8.7 miles from Graysville.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forestdale

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 Forestdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.8 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
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestdale.

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

73 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

75 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

99 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Graysville. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

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

#2 Graysville

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.6206600, -86.9713800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Brook (-86.75221, 33.50094)
End: Graysville (-86.97138, 33.62066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.31
Round trip
$4.62
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.31 $4.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.60 $5.20
Premium $4.63 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $5.42 $3.30 $6.61

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Brook and Graysville. The current time is 09:51:10.

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.