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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.54 mi
03h 36m
Flight
173.6 mi
279.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.6 mi
Kilometers
279.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.54 mi
Kilometers
340.44 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Clayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Clayton
106 mi
01h 48m
To Mobile
105.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Midway Street

    762 ft · 15 sec · North Midway Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto West Louisville Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Louisville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Louisville Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Louisville Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brundidge Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy

    2565 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 29, AL 10 West: Luverne, Union Springs

    107 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Commerce Street

    92 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pineapple Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineapple Highway
119 mi · 56%
Montgomery Street
18.6 mi · 9%
Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 6%
US 231 North
11.2 mi · 5%
West Louisville Avenue
9.78 mi · 5%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
173.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 48m from Clayton
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 173.6 mi (279.38 km).

Clayton

#1 Clayton

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,829
Coordinates31.8782200, -85.4496600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: N Midway St (-85.449629, 31.87822)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.26 L · about $28.29
Round trip
$56.58
14.94 gal · 56.52 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Mobile. The current time is 23:40:15.

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.