How far is Mobile, AL from Smoke Rise, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
283.62 mi
05h 20m
Flight
232.17 mi
373.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.17 mi
Kilometers
373.64 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.62 mi
Kilometers
456.44 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smoke Rise
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-18T08:29
Arrive Smoke Rise
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Mobile
142 mi
02h 40m
To Smoke Rise
141.7 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Smoke Rise.

  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

    274 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    20 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    80 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1112 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail

    1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Smoke Rise Trail

    2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Scenic Trail

    987 ft · 45 sec · Scenic Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ridge Trail

    706 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Ridge Trail

    573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Crosshill Trail

    1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crosshill Lane

    1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane

  22. 22

    Turn right

    48 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
275 mi · 97%
Smoke Rise Trail
1.38 mi
Crosshill Lane
0.9 mi
Crosshill Trail
0.63 mi
US 31 South
0.6 mi
Ridge Trail
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 58m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
232.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 40m from Mobile
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Smoke Rise?

The road trip is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Mobile and 141.7 miles from Smoke Rise.

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

The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Smoke Rise.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Smoke Rise. Straight-line distance: 232.17 mi (373.64 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Smoke Rise

#2 Smoke Rise

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

Population1,825
Coordinates33.8917700, -86.8202700
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Smoke Rise (-86.82027, 33.89177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.88 L · about $37.91
Round trip
$75.82
20.02 gal · 75.76 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.91 $75.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.63 $85.27
Premium $4.63 $46.30 $92.59
Diesel $5.42 $54.20 $108.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Smoke Rise. The current time is 08:29:23.

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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.