How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Madison, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Madison, AL is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Madison.
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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 · 59 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 · 36 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
80.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1393 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Madison.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Madison?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Good Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Mountain Brook and 49.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Good Hope
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 Good Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Madison. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.25 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Street (-86.748391, 34.699261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
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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