How far is Mobile, AL from Inverness, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Inverness, AL is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Inverness.
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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
19.4 mi · 29 min · Troy Highway
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Turn left onto South 3 Notch Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · South 3 Notch Street
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Bullock County 28
1.7 mi · 6 min · Bullock County 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bullock County 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Inverness.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Inverness?
The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Mobile and 98.7 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.73 one way or $51.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mobile and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 163.37 mi (262.92 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Inverness
Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -85.7460600 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-85.74606, 32.01488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.69 | $25.73 | $51.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $29.09 | $58.19 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $40.74 | $81.48 |
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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