How far is Mobile, AL from Butler, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Butler, AL is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.6 mi
02h 32m
Flight
96.98 mi
156.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.98 mi
Kilometers
156.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.6 mi
Kilometers
177.99 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Sat, Apr 11, 2:16 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sat, Apr 11, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-10T23:44
Arrive Butler
Sat, Apr 11, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chatom
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Mobile
55.4 mi
01h 16m
To Butler
55.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Royal Street

    1082 ft · 40 sec · North Royal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    79 m · 10 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    125 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Water Street

    782 ft · 21 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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    2809 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Jordan Street

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Jordan Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Pushmataha Street

    62 m · 4 sec · West Pushmataha Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pushmataha Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jordan Street
65.6 mi · 59%
Industrial Parkway
36.2 mi · 33%
I 65
3.05 mi · 3%
SR 158
0.58 mi · 1%
North Royal Street
0.21 mi
North Water Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Jordan Street

Turn slight right onto Jordan Street

65.6 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatom
01h 16m from Mobile
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chatom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Mobile and 55.2 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatom

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

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

BUS

Jackson, AL

37 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

44 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

51 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

72 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Butler. Straight-line distance: 96.98 mi (156.07 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Butler

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,694
Coordinates32.0895900, -88.2219700
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Butler (-88.22197, 32.08959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.77 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.54
7.8 gal · 29.54 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.77 $29.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.61 $33.22
Premium $4.63 $18.04 $36.07
Diesel $5.42 $21.12 $42.24

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Butler. The current time is 23:44:25.

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.