How far is Mobile, AL from Owens Cross Roads, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL is about 369.5 miles (594.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m 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
369.47 mi
06h 49m
Flight
284.37 mi
457.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.37 mi
Kilometers
457.65 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.47 mi
Kilometers
594.61 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owens Cross Roads
Wed, May 13, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Wed, May 13, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Owens Cross Roads
Wed, May 13, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
10:20 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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Mobile
184.9 mi
03h 24m
To Owens Cross Roads
184.5 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Owens Cross Roads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Owens Cross Roads.

  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

    329.3 mi · 5 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    994 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive

    1748 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Governors Drive Southwest

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Wilson Mann Road

    2259 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431

    10 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Owens Cross Roads.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
330 mi · 89%
I 565 East
19.1 mi · 5%
Governors Drive Southwest
13.9 mi · 4%
Wilson Mann Road
0.43 mi
US 231 South
0.42 mi
Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

329 mi · 05h 58m

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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.1 mi
284.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
03h 24m from Mobile
Leave By
10:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Owens Cross Roads?

The road trip is about 369.5 miles (594.6 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.9 miles from Mobile and 184.5 miles from Owens Cross Roads.

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

The direct path is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 $49.38 one way or $98.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Owens Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 284.37 mi (457.65 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Owens Cross Roads

#2 Owens Cross Roads

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,233
Coordinates34.5881500, -86.4588800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Owens Cross Roads (-86.45888, 34.58815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.35 L · about $49.38
Round trip
$98.76
26.08 gal · 98.7 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.38 $98.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.54 $111.07
Premium $4.63 $60.31 $120.62
Diesel $5.42 $70.61 $141.22

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Owens Cross Roads. The current time is 18:27:47.

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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.