How far is Deatsville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Deatsville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.77 mi
02h 51m
Flight
163.92 mi
263.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.92 mi
Kilometers
263.81 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.77 mi
Kilometers
305.4 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deatsville
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deatsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Deatsville
93.7 mi
01h 25m
To Mobile
96 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Lane

    46 m · 10 sec · Academy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    105 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deatsville Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Deatsville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Deatsville Highway

    6 mi · 11 min · Deatsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    137.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deatsville 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Deatsville Highway
145 mi · 77%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Academy Lane
0.03 mi
Saint Louis Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Deatsville Highway

Continue straight

138 mi · 02h 28m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 25m from Deatsville
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deatsville and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 93.7 miles from Deatsville and 96 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deatsville and Partly 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
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deatsville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 163.92 mi (263.81 km).

Deatsville

#1 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Lane (-86.395831, 32.608193)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.35 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.75
13.4 gal · 50.7 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.37 $50.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.54 $57.07
Premium $4.63 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $5.42 $36.28 $72.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deatsville and Mobile. The current time is 09:17:02.

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.