How far is Mobile, AL from Vance, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Vance, AL is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Vance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Vance.
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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
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
560 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola
38 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mercedes Drive
1680 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
74 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Daimler Benz Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Daimler Benz Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Vance-Blocton Road
78 m · 5 sec · Vance-Blocton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vance-Blocton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Vance.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
430
Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Vance?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Sweet Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Mobile and 108.6 miles from Vance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Chance Rain Showers near Vance.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Water
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 Sweet Water.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Vance. Straight-line distance: 177.79 mi (286.13 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vance
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,807 |
| Coordinates | 33.1742800, -87.2336100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vance (-87.23361, 33.17428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.67 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.47 | $70.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.53 | $83.07 |
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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