How far is Clayton, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Clayton, AL to Mobile, AL is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Mobile.
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Start on North Midway Street
762 ft · 15 sec · North Midway Street
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Turn straight onto West Louisville Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Louisville Avenue
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Street
5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Louisville Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Louisville Street
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Turn right onto Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street
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Continue on South A Graham Boulevard
1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard
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Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard
3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy
2565 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
2262 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2531 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
2938 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 29, AL 10 West: Luverne, Union Springs
107 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Street
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Continue on East 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Montgomery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 33 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Commerce Street
92 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Continue on Pineapple Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway
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Take the ramp left
892 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 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 Clayton and Mobile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pineapple Highway
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clayton 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 Clayton to Mobile?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Clayton and 105.5 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
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 Georgiana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 173.6 mi (279.38 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.8782200, -85.4496600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.81 | $63.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
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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