How far is Mobile, AL from Geneva, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Geneva, AL is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.66 mi
03h 10m
Flight
131.35 mi
211.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.35 mi
Kilometers
211.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.66 mi
Kilometers
261.78 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 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
Riverview
AL

Town in Alabama, U.

From Mobile
81.3 mi
01h 35m
To Geneva
81.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Joachim Street

    1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Government Street

    940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    134 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 81: Ponce de Leon, Rest Area

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    17 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sizemore Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sizemore Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Morris Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Morris Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Water Avenue

    797 ft · 16 sec · East Water Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Sizemore Highway

    2943 ft · 59 sec · Sizemore Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Town Avenue

    922 ft · 18 sec · East Town Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
134 mi · 82%
Sizemore Highway
3 mi · 2%
South Morris Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
FL 81
0.35 mi
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Jubilee Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

134 mi · 02h 24m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverview
01h 35m from Mobile
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Mobile and 81.4 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Riverview

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

91 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

95 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Camden, AL

106 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 131.35 mi (211.38 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Geneva (-85.86382, 31.03296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $4.63 $26.55 $53.10
Diesel $5.42 $31.08 $62.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Geneva. The current time is 23:03:53.

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.