How far is Bear Creek, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Bear Creek, AL to Mobile, AL is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.67 mi
05h 48m
Flight
274.35 mi
441.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.35 mi
Kilometers
441.52 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.67 mi
Kilometers
504.8 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Bear Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bear Creek
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bear Creek
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
Emelle
AL

Town of the United States

From Bear Creek
166.1 mi
02h 54m
To Mobile
147.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bear Creek and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Underwood Mountain Road

    2427 ft · 1 min · Underwood Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Co Farm Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Co Farm Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Co Farm Road

    2.8 mi · 11 min · Co Farm Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodmont Drive

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Woodmont Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hickory Avenue

    1774 ft · 1 min · Hickory Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    15.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  11. 11

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    34.3 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Military Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

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    Continue on Military Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Military Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    8 m · 1 sec

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    Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

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    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    51.6 mi · 59 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Creek 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
45 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
193 mi · 61%
Andrew Jackson Highway
21.2 mi · 7%
Military Road
16.8 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue Southwest
9.83 mi · 3%
US 82 West
5.43 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

Continue straight

64.3 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emelle
02h 54m from Bear Creek
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek to Mobile?

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Emelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.1 miles from Bear Creek and 147.6 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emelle

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

94 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Thomasville, AL

103 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bear Creek and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 274.35 mi (441.52 km).

Bear Creek

#1 Bear Creek

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

Population1,061
Coordinates34.6564800, -87.7333600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.733351, 34.656553)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.9 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
22.14 gal · 83.8 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.15 $94.29
Premium $4.63 $51.20 $102.40
Diesel $5.42 $59.94 $119.89

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 Bear Creek and Mobile. The current time is 01:00:30.

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.