How far is Elba, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Elba, AL to Mobile, AL is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.48 mi
02h 35m
Flight
127.07 mi
204.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.07 mi
Kilometers
204.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.48 mi
Kilometers
253.44 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Elba
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elba
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elba
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 Elba
77.2 mi
01h 17m
To Mobile
80.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Simmons Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Simmons Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Polka Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Polka Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    2530 ft · 1 min · Davis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hickman Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hickman Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    136 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hickman Avenue

    2776 ft · 41 sec · Hickman Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Curtis Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Old Curtis Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto River Falls Street

    25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    974 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elba and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Falls Street
115 mi · 73%
Old Curtis Road
13.6 mi · 9%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 2%
Hickman Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

River Falls Street

Merge slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 29m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 17m from Elba
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elba 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 Elba to Mobile?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 77.2 miles from Elba and 80.3 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elba and Mostly Cloudy 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
BUS

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 Elba and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 127.07 mi (204.5 km).

Elba

#1 Elba

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,919
Coordinates31.4146100, -86.0677200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Polka Street (-86.06776, 31.414601)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 Elba and Mobile. The current time is 21:10:02.

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.