How far is Piedmont, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Mobile, AL is about 304 miles (489.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
304.05 mi
05h 02m
Flight
264.51 mi
425.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.51 mi
Kilometers
425.68 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.05 mi
Kilometers
489.32 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Piedmont
151.9 mi
02h 31m
To Mobile
152.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Piedmont and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue North

    18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 9

    13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Choccolocco Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Erickton Drive

    111 m · 20 sec · Erickton Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Choccolocco Road

    3084 ft · 59 sec · Old Choccolocco Road

  8. 8

    Continue on DeArmanville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    43 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    726 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway

    121 m · 8 sec · Leon Smith Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston

    942 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Quintard Drive

    1648 ft · 37 sec · Quintard Drive

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    120 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  22. 22

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

    2655 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 54%
Quintard Drive
99.3 mi · 33%
State Route 9
13.5 mi · 4%
Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 2%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
02h 31m from Piedmont
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piedmont 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 Piedmont to Mobile?

The road trip is about 304 miles (489.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Piedmont and 152.1 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.63 one way or $81.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 264.51 mi (425.68 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue North (-85.61135, 33.92455)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.61 L · about $40.63
Round trip
$81.27
21.46 gal · 81.22 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.63 $81.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.70 $91.40
Premium $4.63 $49.63 $99.25
Diesel $5.42 $58.10 $116.21

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 Piedmont and Mobile. The current time is 00:08:32.

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.