How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Mountain Brook, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook.
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Start on the route
43 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Drive
145 m · 23 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn right
104 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn straight onto Independence Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive
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Continue on Red Mountain Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Vestavia Hills 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 left
77.2 mi · 01h 23m
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 Vestavia Hills to Mountain Brook?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Vestavia Hills and 54.5 miles from Mountain Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vestavia Hills and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mountain Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Cullman
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 Cullman.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.64 km).
#1 Vestavia Hills
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
| Population | 34,317 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487200, -86.7877700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
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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