How far is Mobile, AL from Lipscomb, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Lipscomb, AL is about 259 miles (416.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
259.03 mi
04h 52m
Flight
199.71 mi
321.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.71 mi
Kilometers
321.41 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.03 mi
Kilometers
416.87 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lipscomb
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-19T03:48
Arrive Lipscomb
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Mobile
129.6 mi
02h 26m
To Lipscomb
129.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    244.9 mi · 4 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeshore Drive

    865 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on AL 149 North: West Oxmoor Road, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Lakeshore Drive

    45 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeshore Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lakeshore Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lakeshore Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakeshore Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeshore Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road

    124 m · 11 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wenonah Oxmoor Road

    70 m · 7 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road

    3118 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Oxmoor Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Venice Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Venice Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest

    1261 ft · 35 sec · Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Wenonah Road Southwest

    3106 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road Southwest

  21. 21

    Continue on Wenonah Alley

    959 ft · 26 sec · Wenonah Alley

  22. 22

    Continue on Barbee Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Barbee Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Wenonah Road

    2899 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 21st Street Southwest

    567 ft · 24 sec · 21st Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue Southwest

    125 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Avenue Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue K

    2935 ft · 1 min · Avenue K

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Avenue H

    2082 ft · 2 min · Avenue H

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 8th Street South

    705 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street South

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    561 ft · 26 sec · Avenue E

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Avenue E

    86 m · 12 sec · Avenue E

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue E

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
245 mi · 95%
Lakeshore Parkway
2.18 mi · 1%
West Lakeshore Parkway
1.57 mi · 1%
Venice Road
0.81 mi
Wenonah Oxmoor Road
0.71 mi
Wenonah Road Southwest
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

245 mi · 04h 25m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
199.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 26m from Mobile
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lipscomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259 miles (416.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Mobile and 129.4 miles from Lipscomb.

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

The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lipscomb.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Lipscomb. Straight-line distance: 199.71 mi (321.41 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Lipscomb

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

Population2,110
Coordinates33.4256600, -86.9266600
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Lipscomb (-86.92666, 33.42566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.6 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.23
18.28 gal · 69.2 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.61 $69.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.93 $77.85
Premium $4.63 $42.27 $84.55
Diesel $5.42 $49.49 $98.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Lipscomb. The current time is 03:48:14.

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.