How far is Mobile, AL from Scottsboro, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Scottsboro, AL is about 372 miles (598.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m 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
371.97 mi
06h 53m
Flight
298.62 mi
480.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.62 mi
Kilometers
480.59 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.97 mi
Kilometers
598.62 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T07:28
Arrive Scottsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 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
10:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Mobile
186.1 mi
03h 26m
To Scottsboro
185.9 mi
03h 26m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    239.6 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Tammy Little Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    3091 ft · 1 min · East Willow Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Peachtree Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
240 mi · 65%
I-59 North
80.9 mi · 22%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 5%
Tammy Little Drive
13.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 2%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

240 mi · 04h 19m

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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
298.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
03h 26m from Mobile
Leave By
10:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Scottsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372 miles (598.6 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.1 miles from Mobile and 185.9 miles from Scottsboro.

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

The direct path is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 $49.72 one way or $99.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 298.62 mi (480.59 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.69 L · about $49.72
Round trip
$99.45
26.26 gal · 99.38 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.72 $99.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.92 $111.84
Premium $4.63 $60.73 $121.45
Diesel $5.42 $71.10 $142.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Scottsboro. The current time is 07:28:16.

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.