How far is Coosada, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Coosada, AL to Mobile, AL is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.92 mi
02h 39m
Flight
160.23 mi
257.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.23 mi
Kilometers
257.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.92 mi
Kilometers
286.34 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Coosada
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coosada
2026-04-16T06:47
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coosada
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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Coosada
89 mi
01h 19m
To Mobile
88.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coosada Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Coosada Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    2936 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coosada 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
166 mi · 93%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Main Street
4.27 mi · 2%
Coosada Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Saint Louis Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 59m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 19m from Coosada
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coosada and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Coosada and 88.9 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coosada and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
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Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
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Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
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Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coosada and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 160.23 mi (257.87 km).

Coosada

#1 Coosada

Town of the United States

Population1,315
Coordinates32.4979100, -86.3313600
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Coosada Road (-86.331413, 32.497774)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $23.78
Round trip
$47.56
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.78 $47.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.75 $53.49
Premium $4.63 $29.05 $58.09
Diesel $5.42 $34.01 $68.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Coosada and Mobile. The current time is 06:47:47.

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.