How far is Mobile, AL from Russellville, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Russellville, AL is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.7 mi
06h 29m
Flight
264.12 mi
425.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.12 mi
Kilometers
425.06 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.7 mi
Kilometers
509.68 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-19T05:22
Arrive Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 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
11:00 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
Emelle
AL

Town of the United States

From Mobile
158.6 mi
03h 14m
To Russellville
158.1 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    2809 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    6.3 mi · 7 min

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    5.6 mi · 6 min

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    3.5 mi · 4 min

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    4.7 mi · 5 min

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    5.3 mi · 6 min

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    1.3 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road

    95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    761 ft · 19 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Military Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Military Road

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Military Road

    607 ft · 12 sec · Military Road

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Military Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Military Road

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Pond Street

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Pond Street

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 34 min

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Street South

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Military Street South

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 21 min

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Jackson Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue South

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
192 mi · 60%
Pond Street
34.3 mi · 11%
Military Road
26.8 mi · 8%
Military Street South
24 mi · 8%
US 45 North
17.7 mi · 6%
Andrew Jackson Highway
6.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Continue straight

78.9 mi · 01h 31m

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emelle
03h 14m from Mobile
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Rain Showers Likely near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Emelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Mobile and 158.1 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 $42.30 one way or $84.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Rain Showers Likely near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Emelle

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

94 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Thomasville, AL

103 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 264.12 mi (425.06 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Russellville

City in Alabama

Population9,758
Coordinates34.5078700, -87.7286400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Russellville (-87.72864, 34.50787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.3 L · about $42.30
Round trip
$84.60
22.34 gal · 84.6 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.30 $84.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.57 $95.15
Premium $4.63 $51.66 $103.32
Diesel $5.42 $60.49 $120.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Russellville. The current time is 05:22:26.

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.