The drive from Five Points, AL to Mountain Brook, AL covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 565, I 20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53 miles from Five Points, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 105.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 565. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.6 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 565. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 105.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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20.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
8
94.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
95.2 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
8
101.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 126A
Toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downt...
8
101.4 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 South, US 280 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 31 South, US 280 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Five Points, AL and Mountain Brook, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, Fultondale, Montgomery and Gadsden.
Nashville
20 mi in|~22m
Fultondale
94.7 mi in|~1h 43m
Montgomery
95.7 mi in|~1h 44m
Gadsden
99.9 mi in|~1h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
77.6 mi
1h 23m
I 565
18.9 mi
20m
I 20
1 mi
1m
Red Mountain Expressway
0.9 mi
1m
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
1m
Montclair Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Country Club Road South
0.4 mi
<1m
Pawnee Avenue South
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Points, AL and Mountain Brook, AL.
1
Start on Holmes Avenue Northeast
52 ft·10 sec·Holmes Avenue Northeast
2
Turn sharp left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi·1 min·Pratt Avenue Northeast
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest
256 ft·7 sec·Washington Street Northwest
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
5
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
19 mi·20 min·I 565; US 72 Alternate
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 1Toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 1Toward I 65 South: BirminghamUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 65
74 mi·1 hr 18 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·38 sec
Exit 265Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, FultondaleUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·37 sec
Toward I 22 West: MemphisUse the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·27 sec
Toward MontgomeryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 65
3.9 mi·4 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 261BToward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
14
Merge onto I 20; I 59
1.0 mi·1 min·I 20; I 59
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 126AToward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 31 South, US 280 EastUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto US 31; US 280
0.9 mi·1 min·Red Mountain Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward University BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi·17 sec·University Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 24th Street South
0.2 mi·18 sec·24th Street South
21
Turn slight left onto 10th Avenue South
400 ft·8 sec·10th Avenue South
22
Continue on 26th Street South
0.3 mi·35 sec·26th Street South
23
Continue on Niazuma Avenue South
0.2 mi·26 sec·Niazuma Avenue South
24
Turn straight onto Pawnee Avenue South
0.4 mi·39 sec·Pawnee Avenue South
25
Continue on Country Club Road South
0.4 mi·41 sec·Country Club Road South
26
Turn straight onto Montclair Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·Montclair Road
27
Turn right onto Memory Lane
0.3 mi·38 sec·Memory Lane
28
Turn slight left onto Country Club Road
211 ft·7 sec·Country Club Road
29
Continue on Euclid Avenue
481 ft·16 sec·Euclid Avenue
30
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·Church Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
1 ft·0 sec·Church Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Five Points, AL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Brook, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Five Points, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Five Points, AL
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Five Points, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Five Points, AL
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Five Points, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
Arriving in Mountain Brook, AL
The final approach into Mountain Brook, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mountain Brook, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 102.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.99 one way
$31.99 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.56
$35.11
premium
$4.56
$19.01
$38.02
diesel
$5.61
$23.38
$46.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.27
$4.24
EV Truck/SUV
42.4
0
$14.83
$6.78
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Five Points, AL
Afternoon
in Five Points on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mountain Brook, AL
Afternoon
in Mountain Brook on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Five Points, AL to Mountain Brook, AL covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 565, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Five Points, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 105.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Five Points, AL and Mountain Brook, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, Fultondale, Montgomery and Gadsden.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
