How far is Blue Ridge, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Blue Ridge, AL to Mobile, AL is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.38 mi
02h 43m
Flight
165.3 mi
266.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.3 mi
Kilometers
266.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.38 mi
Kilometers
291.91 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Ridge
2026-04-14T21:47
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Ridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Blue Ridge
90.6 mi
01h 21m
To Mobile
90.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasmine Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

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

    2655 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 90%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Jasmine Hill Road
1.91 mi · 1%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Birmingham
0.25 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 21m from Blue Ridge
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue Ridge and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to Mobile?

The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Blue Ridge and 90.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue Ridge and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
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Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 165.3 mi (266.02 km).

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#1 Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4926400, -86.1905200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jasmine Hill Road (-86.190178, 32.492262)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.23 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.47
12.8 gal · 48.46 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.24 $48.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.63 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.42 $34.66 $69.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Ridge and Mobile. The current time is 21:47:12.

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.