How far is Butler, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Butler, AL to Mobile, AL is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
110.82 mi
02h 06m
Flight
96.98 mi
156.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.98 mi
Kilometers
156.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.82 mi
Kilometers
178.35 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, May 3, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Butler
Sun, May 3, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-05-02T21:54
Arrive Mobile
Sun, May 3, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Chatom
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Butler
55.4 mi
01h 03m
To Mobile
55.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
50°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pushmataha Street

    62 m · 6 sec · West Pushmataha Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Mulberry Avenue

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min · South Mulberry Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Mulberry Avenue
99.4 mi · 90%
I 165
5.27 mi · 5%
I 65 South
3.1 mi · 3%
Industrial Parkway
2.35 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
West Pushmataha Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

South Mulberry Avenue

Turn right onto South Mulberry Avenue

65.6 mi · 01h 37m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatom
01h 03m from Butler
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Butler and Clear near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Chatom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Butler and 55.5 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butler and Clear near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Chatom

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

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

BUS

Jackson, AL

37 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

44 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

51 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

72 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 96.98 mi (156.07 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,694
Coordinates32.0895900, -88.2219700
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pushmataha Street (-88.221953, 32.089843)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.61
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.81 $29.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.63 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $5.42 $21.17 $42.35

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Mobile. The current time is 21:54:11.

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.