How far is Mobile, AL from Rock Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Rock Creek, AL is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
230.81 mi
05h 05m
Flight
200.35 mi
322.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.35 mi
Kilometers
322.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.81 mi
Kilometers
371.45 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 5:13 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, May 3, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-05-03T12:07
Arrive Rock Creek
Sun, May 3, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Yellow Bluff
AL

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

From Mobile
115.6 mi
02h 32m
To Rock Creek
115.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Rock Creek.

  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

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5

    35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 19th Street

    1719 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 19th Street North

  25. 25

    Continue on Hueytown Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hueytown Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Warrior River Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Lock 17 Road

    1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Park Road

    1075 ft · 53 sec · Park Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hancock Drive

    931 ft · 41 sec · Hancock Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
112 mi · 49%
430
83.1 mi · 36%
I 65
9.72 mi · 4%
Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 2%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.76 mi · 2%
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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yellow Bluff
02h 32m from Mobile
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Rock Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Rock Creek?

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Yellow Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Mobile and 115.2 miles from Rock Creek.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.83 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Rock Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Yellow Bluff

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

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

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Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

25 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

43 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

61 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 200.35 mi (322.44 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Rock Creek

#2 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates33.4770500, -87.0802700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Rock Creek (-87.08027, 33.47705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $30.83
Round trip
$61.65
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.83 $61.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.67 $69.34
Premium $4.63 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.42 $44.08 $88.16

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Rock Creek. The current time is 12:07:54.

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.