How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Boulevard
1256 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
615 ft · 18 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto 24th Street South
932 ft · 19 sec · 24th Street South
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Turn slight left onto 10th Avenue South
122 m · 8 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Continue on 26th Street South
1685 ft · 36 sec · 26th Street South
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Continue on Niazuma Avenue South
1304 ft · 26 sec · Niazuma Avenue South
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Turn straight onto Pawnee Avenue South
1984 ft · 40 sec · Pawnee Avenue South
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Continue on Country Club Road South
2094 ft · 42 sec · Country Club Road South
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Turn straight onto Montclair Road
2864 ft · 60 sec · Montclair Road
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Turn right onto Memory Lane
1390 ft · 38 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn slight left onto Country Club Road
64 m · 8 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Euclid Avenue
147 m · 16 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1827 ft · 52 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 Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa to Mountain Brook?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Tuscaloosa and 31.3 miles from Mountain Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Mountain Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
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 Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.49 km).
#1 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
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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