How far is Mobile, AL from Sylacauga, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Sylacauga, AL is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
231.93 mi
04h 18m
Flight
200.91 mi
323.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.91 mi
Kilometers
323.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.93 mi
Kilometers
373.26 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylacauga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Sylacauga
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Providence
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States

From Mobile
116.1 mi
02h 09m
To Sylacauga
115.9 mi
02h 09m

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
83°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 Sylacauga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd

    1669 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    931 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    41 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    48.2 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    136 m · 15 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Norton Avenue

    61 m · 7 sec · Norton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
163 mi · 70%
Wetumpka Highway
56.9 mi · 25%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
AL 152 East
0.32 mi
North Royal Street
0.21 mi
US 231 North
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

163 mi · 02h 56m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
200.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
02h 09m from Mobile
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Sylacauga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Mobile and 115.9 miles from Sylacauga.

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

The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Providence

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

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

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Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

79 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

82 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Thomasville, AL

90 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Sylacauga. Straight-line distance: 200.91 mi (323.33 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Sylacauga

City in Alabama, United States

Population11,939
Coordinates33.1731700, -86.2516400
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Sylacauga (-86.25164, 33.17317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.98 L · about $30.98
Round trip
$61.96
16.36 gal · 61.96 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.98 $61.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.84 $69.68
Premium $4.63 $37.83 $75.66
Diesel $5.42 $44.29 $88.59

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 Sylacauga. The current time is 00:36:07.

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.