How far is Athens, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Athens, AL to Mobile, AL is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Mobile.
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Start on Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 West
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Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Mobile.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
254 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Mobile?
The road trip is about 350.4 miles (563.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Athens and 175.5 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.81 one way or $93.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 290.58 mi (467.64 km).
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.81 | $93.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.17 | $114.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.93 | $133.86 |
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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