How far is Anniston, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Anniston, AL to Mobile, AL is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.28 mi
04h 27m
Flight
242.28 mi
389.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.28 mi
Kilometers
389.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.28 mi
Kilometers
502.56 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Anniston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anniston
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anniston
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Anniston
139.4 mi
02h 13m
To Mobile
172.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anniston and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anniston and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    589 ft · 46 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue

    1190 ft · 42 sec · Gurnee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1373 ft · 39 sec · West 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Quintard Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Quintard Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Quintard Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Quintard Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    120 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anniston and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 52%
Quintard Drive
100 mi · 32%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Quintard Avenue
2.53 mi · 1%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 13m from Anniston
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anniston and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anniston to Mobile?

The road trip is about 312.3 miles (502.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Anniston and 172.9 miles from Mobile.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.73 one way or $83.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anniston and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Deposit, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Deposit.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anniston and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 242.28 mi (389.91 km).

Anniston

#1 Anniston

County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA

Population21,090
Coordinates33.6598300, -85.8316300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West 12th Street (-85.831629, 33.659728)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.71 L · about $41.73
Round trip
$83.47
22.04 gal · 83.42 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.73 $83.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.93 $93.87
Premium $4.63 $50.97 $101.94
Diesel $5.42 $59.67 $119.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anniston and Mobile. The current time is 04:10:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.