How far is Mobile, AL from Tuscumbia, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Tuscumbia, AL is about 368 miles (592.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (450 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Tuscumbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Tuscumbia.
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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
299.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Wheeler Highway
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Take the exit right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Woodmont Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Woodmont Drive
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Continue on South Dickson Street
1129 ft · 46 sec · South Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
33 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Tuscumbia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Tuscumbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Tuscumbia?
The road trip is about 368 miles (592.2 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?
Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Mobile and 183.9 miles from Tuscumbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.6 miles (450 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.4 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 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 $49.16 one way or $98.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Tuscumbia.
Stop Ideas Near Deatsville
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 Deatsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Tuscumbia. Straight-line distance: 279.62 mi (450 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuscumbia
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 34.7312000, -87.7025300 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuscumbia (-87.70253, 34.7312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.28 | $110.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.03 | $120.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.29 | $140.57 |
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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