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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
274 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
80 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1112 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Turn right onto Scenic Trail
987 ft · 45 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn right onto Ridge Trail
706 ft · 34 sec · Ridge Trail
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Continue on Ridge Trail
573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Trail
1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane
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Turn right
48 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Smoke Rise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Smoke Rise. Straight-line distance: 232.17 mi (373.64 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smoke Rise (-86.82027, 33.89177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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