How far is Rainbow City, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Rainbow City, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 59.9 miles (96.4 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 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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 Rainbow City and Mountain Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rainbow City and Mountain Brook.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Rainbow Drive
38 m · 8 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
2594 ft · 53 sec · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I-59 South: Birmingham
2313 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
1038 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Birmingham
3007 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montevallo Road
788 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Montevallo Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Montevallo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montevallo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rainbow City and Mountain Brook.
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 South
Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 00h 46m
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 Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City to Mountain Brook?
The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 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 miles from Rainbow City and 30 miles from Mountain Brook.
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 8.5 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rainbow City and Sunny near Mountain Brook.
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 Rainbow City and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 51.47 mi (82.84 km).
#1 Rainbow City
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.9548200, -86.0419200 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Brook (-86.75221, 33.50094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
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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