How far is Mobile, AL from Town Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Town Creek, AL is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m 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
355.8 mi
06h 38m
Flight
277.94 mi
447.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.94 mi
Kilometers
447.3 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.8 mi
Kilometers
572.61 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-19T00:57
Arrive Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
10:42 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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Mobile
178.1 mi
03h 19m
To Town Creek
177.7 mi
03h 19m

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
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Town Creek.

  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

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  12. 12

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    43.2 mi · 52 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Joe Wheeler Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
300 mi · 84%
University of North Alabama Highway
43.2 mi · 12%
AL 157
0.23 mi
North Royal Street
0.21 mi
North Water Street
0.15 mi
Congress Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

300 mi · 05h 26m

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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.9 mi
277.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
03h 19m from Mobile
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Town Creek?

The road trip is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Mobile and 177.7 miles from Town Creek.

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

The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 $47.56 one way or $95.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 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 Town Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Town Creek. Straight-line distance: 277.94 mi (447.3 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Town Creek

#2 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Town Creek (-87.40613, 34.6812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.56 gal
47.53 L · about $47.56
Round trip
$95.13
25.12 gal · 95.06 L
Estimated CO2
111.6 kg one way
Round trip: 223.2 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.56 $95.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.49 $106.99
Premium $4.63 $58.09 $116.18
Diesel $5.42 $68.01 $136.02

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 Town Creek. The current time is 00:57:24.

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.