How far is Pelham, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Pelham, AL to Mobile, AL is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.94 mi
03h 22m
Flight
193.07 mi
310.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.07 mi
Kilometers
310.71 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.94 mi
Kilometers
384.54 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Pelham
119.2 mi
01h 41m
To Mobile
119.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Word Drive

    21 m · 2 sec · Word Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pelham Parkway

    726 ft · 23 sec · Pelham Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 52

    2884 ft · 1 min · County Road 52

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    231.6 mi · 4 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 52
232 mi · 97%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Pelham Parkway
0.14 mi
Word Drive
0.01 mi
Saint Louis Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 52

Merge slight left

232 mi · 04h 10m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 41m from Pelham
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Pelham and 119.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.92 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelham and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 193.07 mi (310.71 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Alabama

Population22,289
Coordinates33.2856700, -86.8099900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Word Drive (-86.809992, 33.285644)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.92 L · about $31.92
Round trip
$63.85
16.86 gal · 63.84 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.92 $63.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.90 $71.81
Premium $4.63 $38.99 $77.98
Diesel $5.42 $45.65 $91.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pelham and Mobile. The current time is 04:56:58.

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.