How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA
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
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
45 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Washington Street North
549 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
103 m · 10 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
836 ft · 19 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
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Continue on California Street Southeast
2719 ft · 1 min · California Street Southeast
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Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast
774 ft · 30 sec · Owens Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast
2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast
44 m · 7 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Shades Crest Road Southeast
685 ft · 30 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast
113 m · 17 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Continue on Shades Crest Road Southeast
1491 ft · 1 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shades Crest Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa 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 65 North
Merge slight right
78.6 mi · 01h 25m
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.
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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 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Warrior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Tuscaloosa and 79.2 miles from Mountain Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mountain Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Warrior
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 119.94 mi (193.03 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 | 20,034 |
| Coordinates | 34.7250900, -86.5477700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Brook (-86.54777, 34.72509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
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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