How far is Boaz, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Boaz, AL to Mobile, AL is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
325.28 mi
04h 55m
Flight
265.81 mi
427.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.81 mi
Kilometers
427.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.28 mi
Kilometers
523.49 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Boaz
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-04-22T18:23
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Boaz
162.6 mi
02h 27m
To Mobile
162.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    72 m · 11 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bel Air Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Bel Air Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    760 ft · 20 sec · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Florida Short Route

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

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

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  11. 11

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boaz 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 74%
I-59 South
43.8 mi · 13%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 5%
Florida Short Route
11.7 mi · 4%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 27m from Boaz
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boaz and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Boaz and 162.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.47 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 265.81 mi (427.78 km).

Boaz

#1 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: College Avenue (-86.166374, 34.200712)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.45 L · about $43.47
Round trip
$86.95
22.96 gal · 86.9 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.47 $86.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.89 $97.79
Premium $4.63 $53.10 $106.19
Diesel $5.42 $62.16 $124.33

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Boaz and Mobile. The current time is 18:23:29.

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.