How far is Mobile, AL from Bynum, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Bynum, AL is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
273.08 mi
05h 09m
Flight
235.57 mi
379.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.57 mi
Kilometers
379.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.08 mi
Kilometers
439.48 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bynum
Wed, Apr 15, 1:05 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 6:14 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 Bynum
Wed, Apr 15, 1:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Mobile
136.6 mi
02h 34m
To Bynum
136.5 mi
02h 34m

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
83°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 Bynum.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd

    1669 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    931 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    41 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Curry Station Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Curry Station Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastaboga Road

    1188 ft · 24 sec · Eastaboga Road

  20. 20

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Mudd Street

    1023 ft · 22 sec · Mudd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bynum Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
163 mi · 60%
Wetumpka Highway
85.3 mi · 31%
Curry Station Road
7.45 mi · 3%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
Bynum Boulevard
2.11 mi · 1%
John N Wills Avenue
1.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 34m from Mobile
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Bynum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Mobile and 136.5 miles from Bynum.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Bynum. Straight-line distance: 235.57 mi (379.12 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Bynum (-85.96108, 33.61316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.48 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.28 gal · 72.96 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.06 $82.11
Premium $4.63 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.42 $52.20 $104.40

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 Bynum. The current time is 19:55:51.

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.