How far is Moundville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Moundville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
179.94 mi
03h 13m
Flight
160.97 mi
259.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.97 mi
Kilometers
259.06 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.94 mi
Kilometers
289.58 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Fri, May 1, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Moundville
Fri, May 1, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundville
2026-05-01T08:54
Arrive Mobile
Fri, May 1, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundville
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 Moundville
89.9 mi
01h 36m
To Mobile
90 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1936 ft · 1 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto AL-69

    21.9 mi · 31 min · AL-69

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    1466 ft · 37 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Demopolis Street

    15.3 mi · 21 min · Demopolis Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Demopolis Street
25 mi · 14%
AL-69
21.9 mi · 12%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Market Street
0.37 mi
State Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 02m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
161 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 36m from Moundville
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moundville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 89.9 miles from Moundville and 90 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.05 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moundville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

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 Moundville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 160.97 mi (259.06 km).

Moundville

#1 Moundville

Town in Alabama

Population2,497
Coordinates32.9976200, -87.6300100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-87.629984, 32.997608)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.04 L · about $24.05
Round trip
$48.09
12.7 gal · 48.08 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.05 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.04 $54.09
Premium $4.63 $29.37 $58.74
Diesel $5.42 $34.39 $68.77

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Moundville and Mobile. The current time is 08:54:01.

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.