How far is Crossville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Crossville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 334 miles (537.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
334.07 mi
05h 03m
Flight
275.47 mi
443.33 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.47 mi
Kilometers
443.33 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.07 mi
Kilometers
537.64 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Crossville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossville
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossville
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 Crossville
170.4 mi
02h 31m
To Mobile
163.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    972 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crossville 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 72%
Main Street
76.7 mi · 23%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 5%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.46 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
275.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 31m from Crossville
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crossville and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334 miles (537.6 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 170.4 miles from Crossville and 163.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crossville and Mostly Sunny 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 Crossville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 275.47 mi (443.33 km).

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#1 Crossville

Town of the United States

Population1,847
Coordinates34.2875900, -85.9941400
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.994124, 34.287661)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.79 gal
44.62 L · about $44.65
Round trip
$89.30
23.58 gal · 89.24 L
Estimated CO2
104.8 kg one way
Round trip: 209.6 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.65 $89.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.21 $100.43
Premium $4.63 $54.53 $109.06
Diesel $5.42 $63.84 $127.69

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 Crossville and Mobile. The current time is 00:56:52.

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.