How far is Mobile, AL from Grove Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Grove Hill, AL is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
81.85 mi
01h 35m
Flight
71.83 mi
115.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.83 mi
Kilometers
115.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.85 mi
Kilometers
131.73 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
McIntosh
AL

Human settlement in Washington County, Alabama, United States of America

From Mobile
41 mi
00h 47m
To Grove Hill
40.8 mi
00h 47m

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
80°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 Grove Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Grove Hill.

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    38 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    52 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Cobb Street

    1191 ft · 26 sec · Cobb Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
430
66.6 mi · 81%
I 65
9.72 mi · 12%
Cobb Street
0.23 mi
North Royal Street
0.21 mi
North Water Street
0.15 mi
Congress Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

430

Merge slight left

65.9 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
00h 47m from Mobile
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Grove Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Grove Hill?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Mobile and 40.8 miles from Grove Hill.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

16 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

34 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

53 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

67 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Grove Hill. Straight-line distance: 71.83 mi (115.6 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Grove Hill

#2 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Grove Hill (-87.77722, 31.70877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.31 $24.62
Premium $4.63 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $5.42 $15.65 $31.30

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 Grove Hill. The current time is 23:19:32.

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.