How far is Centre, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Centre, AL to Mobile, AL is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
338.54 mi
05h 06m
Flight
275.81 mi
443.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.81 mi
Kilometers
443.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.54 mi
Kilometers
544.83 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Centre
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre
2026-04-22T19:59
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centre
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 Centre
159.6 mi
02h 33m
To Mobile
179 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Centre and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Bluff Road

    96 m · 6 sec · Cedar Bluff Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North River Street

    125 m · 11 sec · North River Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Rainbow Drive

    4 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  15. 15

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

    2655 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centre 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 48%
Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 16%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 11%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 7%
West Main Street
21.6 mi · 6%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
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 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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
275.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 33m from Centre
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Centre 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 Centre to Mobile?

The road trip is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 159.6 miles from Centre and 179 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centre 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 Centre and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 275.81 mi (443.88 km).

Centre

#1 Centre

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,616
Coordinates34.1520400, -85.6788500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Bluff Road (-85.678876, 34.152048)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $45.25
Round trip
$90.51
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.25 $90.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.90 $101.79
Premium $4.63 $55.27 $110.54
Diesel $5.42 $64.71 $129.42

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 Centre and Mobile. The current time is 19:59:59.

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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.