How far is Mobile, AL from Marion, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Marion, AL is about 160.3 miles (257.9 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 53m 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
160.26 mi
03h 26m
Flight
140.5 mi
226.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.5 mi
Kilometers
226.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.26 mi
Kilometers
257.92 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 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
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Grove Hill
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Mobile
80.3 mi
01h 43m
To Marion
80 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5

    24.4 mi · 35 min · State Route 5

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fikes Ferry Access

    1130 ft · 28 sec · Fikes Ferry Access

  20. 20

    Continue on Fikes Ferry Road

    155 m · 13 sec · Fikes Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
430
83.1 mi · 52%
State Route 5
53.1 mi · 33%
I 65
9.72 mi · 6%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 3%
Broad Street
3.76 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

430

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove Hill
01h 43m from Mobile
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 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?

Grove Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Mobile and 80 miles from Marion.

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 19.8 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Grove Hill

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

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

BUS

Grove Hill, AL

2 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

20 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Thomasville, AL

26 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Marion. Straight-line distance: 140.5 mi (226.12 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Marion

County seat of Perry County, Alabama

Population3,049
Coordinates32.6323500, -87.3191700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Marion (-87.31917, 32.63235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.87
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.43 $42.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.11 $48.21
Premium $4.63 $26.18 $52.36
Diesel $5.42 $30.65 $61.30

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 Marion. The current time is 00:45:00.

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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.