How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Prattville, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Prattville, AL is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Prattville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Prattville.
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Start on Montevallo Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Montevallo Road
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1659 ft · 35 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the ramp sharp left
900 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South
2595 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Prattville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 08m
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 Mostly Sunny near Prattville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Prattville?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Mountain Brook and 40.1 miles from Prattville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Mostly Sunny near Prattville.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 73.62 mi (118.48 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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