How far is Mobile, AL from Ballplay, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Ballplay, AL is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Ballplay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Ballplay.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
162.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
1669 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
931 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East
1.5 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Lonesome Bend Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centre Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Ballplay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65
Merge slight left
163 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Ballplay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Ballplay?
The road trip is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Mobile and 153.5 miles from Ballplay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Ballplay.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Ballplay. Straight-line distance: 266.52 mi (428.92 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballplay (-85.80802, 34.05871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.69 | $40.02 | $80.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $45.25 | $90.49 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $49.68 | $99.36 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $63.36 | $126.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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