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

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
106.84 mi
01h 37m
Flight
85.48 mi
137.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.48 mi
Kilometers
137.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.84 mi
Kilometers
171.95 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-05-13T13:57
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Mountain Brook
52.7 mi
00h 48m
To Huntsville
54.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Boulevard
81.8 mi · 77%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 18%
Montclair Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Country Club Road South
0.4 mi
Pawnee Avenue South
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

University Boulevard

Merge slight left

80.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
00h 48m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Mountain Brook and 54.2 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 85.48 mi (137.56 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

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

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Montevallo Road (-86.752211, 33.500938)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.27 L · about $14.28
Round trip
$28.55
7.54 gal · 28.54 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.28 $28.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.06 $32.11
Premium $4.63 $17.44 $34.87
Diesel $5.42 $20.41 $40.83

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Brook and Huntsville. The current time is 13:57:59.

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.