How far is Geneva, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Geneva, AL to Mobile, AL is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
152.12 mi
02h 31m
Flight
131.35 mi
211.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.12 mi
Kilometers
244.82 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Riverview
AL

Town in Alabama, U.

From Geneva
81.2 mi
01h 15m
To Mobile
71 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Geneva and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Town Avenue

    922 ft · 18 sec · East Town Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Magnolia Avenue

    1637 ft · 33 sec · East Magnolia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Samson Highway

    16 mi · 22 min · Samson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Samson Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Samson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2422 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    133.8 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  13. 13

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
134 mi · 88%
Samson Highway
16.9 mi · 11%
East Magnolia Avenue
4.63 mi · 3%
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi
US 90
0.46 mi
South Conception Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 24m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverview
01h 15m from Geneva
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Mobile?

The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Geneva and 71 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Geneva and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Riverview

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

91 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

95 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Camden, AL

106 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 131.35 mi (211.38 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East Town Avenue (-85.863832, 31.032987)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $20.34
Round trip
$40.67
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.34 $40.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.87 $45.74
Premium $4.63 $24.84 $49.67
Diesel $5.42 $29.08 $58.16

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 Geneva and Mobile. The current time is 01:19:42.

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.