How far is Attalla, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Attalla, AL to Mobile, AL is about 311 miles (500.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311 mi
04h 23m
Flight
256.63 mi
413 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.63 mi
Kilometers
413 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
311 mi
Kilometers
500.51 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Attalla
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attalla
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attalla
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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Attalla
155.2 mi
02h 11m
To Mobile
155.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°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 Attalla and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Northwest

    29 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham

    1799 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 48 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attalla 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 77%
Birmingham
45.6 mi · 15%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 5%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
5th Avenue Northwest
0.82 mi
I 459 South
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
256.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
02h 11m from Attalla
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Attalla 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 Attalla to Mobile?

The road trip is about 311 miles (500.5 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Attalla and 155.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.54 one way or $83.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hayneville, 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 Hayneville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attalla and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 256.63 mi (413 km).

Attalla

#1 Attalla

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

Population5,832
Coordinates34.0217600, -86.0885900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street Northwest (-86.088512, 34.021681)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.54 L · about $41.54
Round trip
$83.09
21.94 gal · 83.08 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.54 $83.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.72 $93.44
Premium $4.63 $50.74 $101.47
Diesel $5.42 $59.40 $118.81

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 Attalla and Mobile. The current time is 00:05:11.

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.