How far is Moody, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Moody, AL to Mobile, AL is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
270.5 mi
03h 51m
Flight
219.77 mi
353.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.77 mi
Kilometers
353.68 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.5 mi
Kilometers
435.33 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sat, Apr 25, 11:47 AM CDT
Return by in Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 3:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moody
2026-04-25T07:55
Arrive Mobile
Sat, Apr 25, 11:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moody
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Moody
135 mi
01h 55m
To Mobile
135.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 35 sec · Daniel Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue

    1031 ft · 32 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 89%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 5%
I 20 West
7.04 mi · 3%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Moody Parkway
2.12 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
219.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
01h 55m from Moody
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moody and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Moody and 135.5 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moody and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moody and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 219.77 mi (353.68 km).

Moody

#1 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Daniel Drive (-86.490819, 33.590985)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.13 L · about $36.13
Round trip
$72.26
19.08 gal · 72.26 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.13 $72.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.63 $81.26
Premium $4.63 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $5.42 $51.66 $103.32

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Moody and Mobile. The current time is 07:55:50.

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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.