How far is Mobile, AL from Valley Grande, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Valley Grande, AL is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
170.94 mi
03h 39m
Flight
139.92 mi
225.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.92 mi
Kilometers
225.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.94 mi
Kilometers
275.1 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Grande
Thu, Apr 30, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Fri, May 1, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-30T18:46
Arrive Valley Grande
Thu, Apr 30, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
Fulton
AL

Town in Alabama

From Mobile
85.6 mi
01h 49m
To Valley Grande
85.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Valley Grande.

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    38 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 5

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    715 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1006 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Citizens Parkway

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Citizens Parkway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Citizens Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
430
83.1 mi · 49%
State Route 5
59.1 mi · 35%
I 65
9.72 mi · 6%
Citizens Parkway
5.66 mi · 3%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

430

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 49m from Mobile
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valley Grande.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Valley Grande?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Mobile and 85.4 miles from Valley Grande.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms near Valley Grande.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

BUS

Grove Hill, AL

12 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

17 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

30 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

48 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Valley Grande. Straight-line distance: 139.92 mi (225.18 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Valley Grande

#2 Valley Grande

City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates32.5090200, -86.9874900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Valley Grande (-86.98749, 32.50902)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.67
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.84 $45.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.63 $27.89 $55.78
Diesel $5.42 $32.65 $65.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Valley Grande. The current time is 18:46:47.

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.