How far is Mobile, AL from Piedmont, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Piedmont, AL is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
303.76 mi
05h 52m
Flight
264.51 mi
425.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.51 mi
Kilometers
425.68 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.76 mi
Kilometers
488.85 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piedmont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Piedmont
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Mobile
152 mi
02h 56m
To Piedmont
151.7 mi
02h 56m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd

    1669 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    931 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    41 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1097 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    62 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Leon Smith Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    726 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto DeArmanville Road

    2426 ft · 46 sec · DeArmanville Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on DeArmanville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Choccolocco Road

    3084 ft · 1 min · Old Choccolocco Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Erickton Drive

    111 m · 18 sec · Erickton Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Choccolocco Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  33. 33

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Center Avenue North

    18 m · 3 sec · Center Avenue North

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
163 mi · 54%
Wetumpka Highway
99.3 mi · 33%
State Route 9
13.5 mi · 4%
Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 2%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
DeArmanville Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 56m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
02h 56m from Mobile
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Piedmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Mobile and 151.7 miles from Piedmont.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 264.51 mi (425.68 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Piedmont (-85.61135, 33.92455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.57 L · about $40.60
Round trip
$81.19
21.44 gal · 81.14 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.60 $81.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.66 $91.31
Premium $4.63 $49.58 $99.16
Diesel $5.42 $58.05 $116.10

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 Piedmont. The current time is 03:55:15.

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.