How far is Mobile, AL from Moulton, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Moulton, AL is about 338 miles (543.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.98 mi
06h 14m
Flight
265.26 mi
426.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.26 mi
Kilometers
426.89 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.98 mi
Kilometers
543.93 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moulton
Fri, May 1, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Fri, May 1, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-30T23:29
Arrive Moulton
Fri, May 1, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Mobile
169.1 mi
03h 07m
To Moulton
168.8 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  12. 12

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    31.2 mi · 37 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Big Nance Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Big Nance Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Big Nance Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
300 mi · 89%
University of North Alabama Highway
31.2 mi · 9%
Court Street
1.14 mi
AL 157
0.23 mi
North Royal Street
0.21 mi
North Water Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

300 mi · 05h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
03h 07m from Mobile
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338 miles (543.9 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Mobile and 168.8 miles from Moulton.

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

The direct path is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Moulton.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 265.26 mi (426.89 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Moulton

City in Alabama

Population3,201
Coordinates34.4812100, -87.2933500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Moulton (-87.29335, 34.48121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.93 gal
45.15 L · about $45.18
Round trip
$90.36
23.86 gal · 90.3 L
Estimated CO2
106 kg one way
Round trip: 212 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.18 $90.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.81 $101.62
Premium $4.63 $55.18 $110.35
Diesel $5.42 $64.60 $129.20

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Moulton. The current time is 23:29:32.

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.