How far is Mobile, AL from Clayton, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Clayton, AL is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Clayton.
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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
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Greenville, Pine Apple
1278 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Pineapple Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway
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Continue on West Commerce Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Commerce Street
95 m · 7 sec · East Commerce Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street
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Continue on Luverne Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Luverne Highway
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Continue on Greenville Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Greenville Highway
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Continue on Lee Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on West 3rd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Troy Highway
18.4 mi · 27 min · Troy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 231 South, AL 10 East: Dothan
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2549 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto South A. Graham Boulevard
3172 ft · 54 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard
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Continue on South A Graham Boulevard
1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard
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Continue on East Troy Street
12.8 mi · 19 min · East Troy Street
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Turn left onto Louisville Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Louisville Street
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Continue on Main Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Billy Watson Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Billy Watson Highway
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Continue on South Midway Street
591 ft · 12 sec · South Midway Street
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Turn right
44 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
66 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Midway Street
23 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Midway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Clayton?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Mobile and 106 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
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 Georgiana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 173.6 mi (279.38 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,829 |
| Coordinates | 31.8782200, -85.4496600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-85.44966, 31.87822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.79 | $28.33 | $56.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.86 | $63.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.60 | $69.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.50 | $81.01 |
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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