How far is Lineville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Lineville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
251.3 mi
04h 03m
Flight
225.06 mi
362.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.06 mi
Kilometers
362.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.3 mi
Kilometers
404.43 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sat, May 2, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lineville
2026-05-01T23:29
Arrive Mobile
Sat, May 2, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lineville
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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Lineville
125.5 mi
02h 01m
To Mobile
125.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheaha Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Cheaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    960 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 9

    782 ft · 15 sec · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 9

    8.2 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Continue on Shady Grove Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Shady Grove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Ashland Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Ashland Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 9

    20.7 mi · 31 min · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Central Plank Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Central Plank Road

    2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  18. 18

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

    2655 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lineville 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 65%
State Route 9
32.3 mi · 13%
Central Plank Road
14.6 mi · 6%
Shady Grove Road
7.99 mi · 3%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 01m from Lineville
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lineville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Lineville and 125.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lineville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 225.06 mi (362.2 km).

Lineville

#1 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheaha Road (-85.754407, 33.31067)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.57 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
17.74 gal · 67.14 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.78 $75.55
Premium $4.63 $41.02 $82.05
Diesel $5.42 $48.03 $96.06

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lineville and Mobile. The current time is 23:29:07.

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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.