How far is Mobile, AL from Level Plains, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Level Plains, AL is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
175.87 mi
03h 26m
Flight
140.52 mi
226.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.52 mi
Kilometers
226.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.87 mi
Kilometers
283.03 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Level Plains
Mon, Apr 20, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Mon, Apr 20, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-19T23:49
Arrive Level Plains
Mon, Apr 20, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Mobile
87.9 mi
01h 43m
To Level Plains
88 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Level Plains.

  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

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Cummings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1998 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 1

    148 m · 28 sec · County Road 1

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Joe Bruer Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Joe Bruer Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joe Bruer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
83.4 mi · 47%
East Stewart Avenue
32.6 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 7%
East Park Avenue
4.23 mi · 2%
US 84
3.45 mi · 2%
West Cummings Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

82.9 mi · 01h 29m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 43m from Mobile
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Level Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Level Plains?

The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Mobile and 88 miles from Level Plains.

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

The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Level Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Level Plains. Straight-line distance: 140.52 mi (226.14 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Level Plains

#2 Level Plains

Town

Population1,952
Coordinates31.2996200, -85.7779900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Level Plains (-85.77799, 31.29962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $23.52
Round trip
$47.03
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.52 $47.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.45 $52.90
Premium $4.63 $28.72 $57.44
Diesel $5.42 $33.63 $67.25

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Level Plains. The current time is 23:49:34.

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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.