How far is Mobile, AL from Chalkville, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Chalkville, AL is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
269.23 mi
04h 55m
Flight
220.11 mi
354.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.11 mi
Kilometers
354.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.23 mi
Kilometers
433.28 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chalkville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-19T00:57
Arrive Chalkville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 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
134.7 mi
02h 27m
To Chalkville
134.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Trussville, Pinson

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Trussville, Pinson

    39 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chalkville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast

    794 ft · 16 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 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 · 89%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 6%
I-59 North
3.1 mi · 1%
Chalkville Road
2.15 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
I 59 North
0.33 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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
220.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 27m from Mobile
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chalkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 134.7 miles from Mobile and 134.5 miles from Chalkville.

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

The direct path is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chalkville.

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
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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 Chalkville. Straight-line distance: 220.11 mi (354.23 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Chalkville

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population3,901
Coordinates33.6531600, -86.6477700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Chalkville (-86.64777, 33.65316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.96 L · about $35.98
Round trip
$71.95
19 gal · 71.92 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.98 $71.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.46 $80.92
Premium $4.63 $43.94 $87.88
Diesel $5.42 $51.44 $102.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Chalkville. The current time is 00:57:27.

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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.