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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on College Avenue
72 m · 11 sec · College Avenue
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Turn right onto Bel Air Street
64 m · 9 sec · Bel Air Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
760 ft · 20 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn sharp right onto Florida Short Route
11.7 mi · 15 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham
2302 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 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 Boaz and Mobile.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 265.81 mi (427.78 km).
#1 Boaz
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 34.2006500, -86.1663700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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