How far is Phil Campbell, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Phil Campbell, AL to Mobile, AL is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
287.99 mi
05h 13m
Flight
253.4 mi
407.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.4 mi
Kilometers
407.81 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.99 mi
Kilometers
463.47 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Phil Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phil Campbell
2026-04-19T05:16
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phil Campbell
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
Demopolis
AL

City in Alabama

From Phil Campbell
143.8 mi
02h 36m
To Mobile
144.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phil Campbell and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on McClung Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · McClung Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
51.6 mi · 18%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
29.2 mi · 10%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 8%
North Cedar Avenue
10.7 mi · 4%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
253.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Demopolis
02h 36m from Phil Campbell
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Phil Campbell and Slight 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 Phil Campbell to Mobile?

The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Demopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Phil Campbell and 144.1 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Phil Campbell and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Demopolis

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

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

BUS

Marion, AL

51 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Thomasville, AL

65 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Selma, AL

77 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

78 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phil Campbell and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 253.4 mi (407.81 km).

Phil Campbell

#1 Phil Campbell

Town in Alabama, United States also known as Burchamsville

Population1,072
Coordinates34.3509300, -87.7064200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: McClung Avenue (-87.706415, 34.351088)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.47 L · about $38.48
Round trip
$76.95
20.32 gal · 76.94 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.48 $76.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.27 $86.54
Premium $4.63 $46.99 $93.98
Diesel $5.42 $55.02 $110.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Phil Campbell and Mobile. The current time is 05:16:16.

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.