How far is Mobile, AL from Troy, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Troy, AL is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
172.03 mi
03h 27m
Flight
144.64 mi
232.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.64 mi
Kilometers
232.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.03 mi
Kilometers
276.85 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Tue, May 5, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-05-05T08:39
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Mobile
86 mi
01h 43m
To Troy
86 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Greenville, Pine Apple

    1278 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pineapple Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Commerce Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Commerce Street

    95 m · 7 sec · East Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Luverne Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Luverne Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Greenville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lee Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Troy Highway

    19.4 mi · 29 min · Troy Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 3 Notch Street

    1836 ft · 33 sec · South 3 Notch Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 39 sec · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
118 mi · 69%
Troy Highway
19.4 mi · 11%
Luverne Highway
11.4 mi · 7%
Greenville Highway
6.71 mi · 4%
Lee Street
3.15 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 06m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 43m from Mobile
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Mobile and 86 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.99 one way or $45.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Troy. Straight-line distance: 144.64 mi (232.78 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $22.99
Round trip
$45.97
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.99 $45.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.63 $28.07 $56.15
Diesel $5.42 $32.87 $65.74

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Troy. The current time is 08:39:22.

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.