How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Rainbow City, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Rainbow City, AL is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Town in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Rainbow City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Rainbow City.
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Start on Montevallo Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Montevallo Road
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Turn left onto Oporto Madrid Boulevard South
1.5 km · 2 min · Oporto Madrid Boulevard South
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Take the ramp slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North: Gadsden
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City
3097 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
707 ft · 15 sec · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn slight right
33 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Rainbow City.
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 59 North
Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 00h 54m
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 Rainbow City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Rainbow City?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Mountain Brook and 30.1 miles from Rainbow City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Sunny near Rainbow City.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Rainbow City. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.84 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainbow City
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.9548200, -86.0419200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainbow City (-86.04192, 33.95482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
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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