How far is Mobile, AL from Boaz, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Boaz, AL is about 325.6 miles (524 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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
325.63 mi
05h 59m
Flight
265.81 mi
427.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.81 mi
Kilometers
427.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.63 mi
Kilometers
524.05 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boaz
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-14T19:55
Arrive Boaz
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Mobile
162.9 mi
02h 59m
To Boaz
162.7 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Royal Street

    1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    125 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Water Street

    782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    239.6 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto East Mill Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    760 ft · 16 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bel Air Street

    64 m · 12 sec · Bel Air Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
240 mi · 74%
I-59 North
45.2 mi · 14%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 5%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.97 mi
East Mill Road
0.91 mi
I 459 North
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

240 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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 59m from Mobile
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Boaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.6 miles (524 km) and usually takes 05h 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 162.9 miles from Mobile and 162.7 miles from Boaz.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.51 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Boaz.

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 Mobile and Boaz. Straight-line distance: 265.81 mi (427.78 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Boaz

#2 Boaz

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates34.2006500, -86.1663700
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Boaz (-86.16637, 34.20065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.49 gal
43.5 L · about $43.51
Round trip
$87.03
22.98 gal · 87 L
Estimated CO2
102.1 kg one way
Round trip: 204.2 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.51 $87.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.94 $97.87
Premium $4.63 $53.14 $106.28
Diesel $5.42 $62.22 $124.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Boaz. The current time is 19:55:30.

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.