How far is Jacksonville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.41 mi
04h 45m
Flight
253.42 mi
407.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.42 mi
Kilometers
407.84 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.41 mi
Kilometers
528.53 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T00:54
Arrive Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Jacksonville
145.3 mi
02h 22m
To Mobile
183.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Public Square West

  2. 2

    Continue on McClellan Boulevard

    7 mi · 10 min · McClellan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Quintard Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Quintard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Quintard Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Quintard Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    120 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 50%
Quintard Drive
100 mi · 31%
McClellan Boulevard
7.01 mi · 2%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Public Square West
3.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75 mi
253.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
02h 22m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Jacksonville and 183.2 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.89 one way or $87.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 253.42 mi (407.84 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States

Population12,972
Coordinates33.8138200, -85.7613000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square West (-85.761559, 33.813838)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.87 L · about $43.89
Round trip
$87.78
23.18 gal · 87.74 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.89 $87.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.36 $98.72
Premium $4.63 $53.60 $107.21
Diesel $5.42 $62.76 $125.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Mobile. The current time is 00:54:37.

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.