How far is Odenville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Odenville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
278.94 mi
04h 13m
Flight
227.47 mi
366.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.47 mi
Kilometers
366.08 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.94 mi
Kilometers
448.91 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenville
2026-04-18T07:20
Arrive Mobile
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odenville
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 Odenville
139.2 mi
02h 06m
To Mobile
139.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    76 m · 17 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    2000 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

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

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  10. 10

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odenville 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 86%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 5%
I 20 West
7.04 mi · 3%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.78 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 06m from Odenville
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Odenville and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Odenville and 139.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Odenville and Partly 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.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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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 Odenville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 227.47 mi (366.08 km).

Odenville

#1 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-86.396502, 33.677302)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.26 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.53
19.68 gal · 74.52 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.26 $74.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.91 $83.82
Premium $4.63 $45.51 $91.02
Diesel $5.42 $53.28 $106.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Odenville and Mobile. The current time is 07:20:02.

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.