How far is Horton, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Horton, AL to Mobile, AL is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.4 mi
04h 59m
Flight
262.79 mi
422.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.79 mi
Kilometers
422.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.4 mi
Kilometers
514.02 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Nov 8, 9:39 AM CST
Return by in Horton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horton
2026-11-08T04:39
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Nov 8, 9:39 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horton
9:00 PM CST
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Horton
164.4 mi
02h 29m
To Mobile
155 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street South

    14 mi · 21 min · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 75%
6th Street South
42.9 mi · 13%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 5%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.46 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 29m from Horton
Leave By
7:00 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Horton 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 Horton to Mobile?

The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.4 miles from Horton and 155 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.34 one way or $82.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Horton and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 262.79 mi (422.92 km).

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#1 Horton

Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2009300, -86.2969200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.296782, 34.201018)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.66 L · about $41.34
Round trip
$82.68
22.54 gal · 85.32 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $41.34 $82.68
Mid-grade $4.15 $46.82 $93.63
Premium $4.55 $51.32 $102.65
Diesel $5.82 $65.61 $131.23

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Horton and Mobile. The current time is 04:39:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.