How far is Graysville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Graysville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.45 mi
04h 02m
Flight
211.68 mi
340.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.68 mi
Kilometers
340.66 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.45 mi
Kilometers
436.86 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T03:43
Arrive Mobile
Fri, Apr 17, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Graysville
134.1 mi
02h 01m
To Mobile
137.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1464 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest

    111 m · 18 sec · 10th Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bankhead Highway Southwest

    2452 ft · 47 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Adamsville Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Bankhead Highway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West

  7. 7

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown

    1566 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    2580 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    250.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 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 Graysville 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
251 mi · 92%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Adamsville Parkway
3.83 mi · 1%
Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 1%
Bankhead Highway West
1.48 mi · 1%
I-20 East
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight right

250 mi · 04h 32m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
211.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 01m from Graysville
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Graysville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.5 miles (436.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Graysville and 137.3 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 211.68 mi (340.66 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.6206600, -86.9713800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-86.97107, 33.620756)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.26 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.56
19.16 gal · 72.52 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.28 $72.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.80 $81.60
Premium $4.63 $44.31 $88.62
Diesel $5.42 $51.88 $103.75

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Graysville and Mobile. The current time is 03:43:55.

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.