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

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.6 mi
03h 28m
Flight
156.31 mi
251.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.31 mi
Kilometers
251.55 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.6 mi
Kilometers
293.87 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Prattville
91.5 mi
01h 44m
To Mountain Brook
91.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  5. 5

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North

    549 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest

    103 m · 10 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

    836 ft · 19 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on California Street Southeast

    2719 ft · 1 min · California Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast

    774 ft · 30 sec · Owens Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast

    2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast

    44 m · 7 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Shades Crest Road Southeast

    685 ft · 30 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    113 m · 17 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    1491 ft · 1 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
159 mi · 87%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 11%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.72 mi
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi
California Street Southeast
0.52 mi
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 44m from Prattville
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prattville and Sunny near Mountain Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Prattville and 91.2 miles from Mountain Brook.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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 Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 156.31 mi (251.55 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Mountain Brook

#2 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Prattville (-86.4597, 32.46402)
End: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.39 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.78
12.88 gal · 48.78 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.39 $48.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.63 $29.79 $59.57
Diesel $5.42 $34.87 $69.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Mountain Brook. The current time is 21:45:29.

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.