How far is Grove Hill, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Grove Hill, AL to Mobile, AL is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
81.85 mi
01h 24m
Flight
71.83 mi
115.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.83 mi
Kilometers
115.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.85 mi
Kilometers
131.72 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Grove Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove Hill
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove Hill
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
McIntosh
AL

Human settlement in Washington County, Alabama, United States of America

From Grove Hill
40.8 mi
00h 42m
To Mobile
41.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Grove Hill and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove Hill and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    54 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove Hill 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jackson Street
11.4 mi · 14%
I 165
5.27 mi · 6%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Main Street
0.03 mi
Saint Louis Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.3 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
00h 42m from Grove Hill
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Grove Hill 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 Grove Hill to Mobile?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Grove Hill and 41.1 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grove Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

16 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

34 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

53 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

67 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove Hill and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 71.83 mi (115.6 km).

Grove Hill

#1 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-87.777221, 31.708817)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Grove Hill and Mobile. The current time is 18:37:04.

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.