How far is Munford, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Munford, AL to Mobile, AL is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.86 mi
04h 17m
Flight
231.01 mi
371.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.01 mi
Kilometers
371.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.86 mi
Kilometers
427.86 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-04-15T21:52
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Munford
132.8 mi
02h 08m
To Mobile
133.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lions Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Lions Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedars Road

    667 ft · 32 sec · Cedars Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    90.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munford 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 61%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Birmingham
0.25 mi
Cedars Road
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 08m from Munford
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Munford and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 132.8 miles from Munford and 133.1 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Munford and Areas Of Fog then Sunny 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.

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Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
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Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munford and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 231.01 mi (371.78 km).

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#1 Munford

Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lions Road (-85.950804, 33.529953)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.04
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.52 $71.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.95 $79.90
Premium $4.63 $43.38 $86.77
Diesel $5.42 $50.79 $101.59

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Munford and Mobile. The current time is 21:52:47.

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.