How far is Pinson, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Mobile, AL is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
273.81 mi
03h 59m
Flight
221.65 mi
356.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.65 mi
Kilometers
356.71 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.81 mi
Kilometers
440.66 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinson
2026-04-18T23:32
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinson
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 Pinson
136.9 mi
01h 59m
To Mobile
136.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly 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 Pinson and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    2312 ft · 44 sec · Center Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Point Parkway

    5 mi · 10 min · Center Point Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Parkway East

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway East

    69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on Roebuck Parkway

    1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden

    1057 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery

    2492 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinson 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 88%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 6%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Center Point Parkway
4.95 mi · 2%
I 59 North
2.42 mi · 1%
Parkway East
1.67 mi · 1%
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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
01h 59m from Pinson
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pinson 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 Pinson to Mobile?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 136.9 miles from Pinson and 136.9 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pinson 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
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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 Pinson and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 221.65 mi (356.71 km).

Pinson

#1 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.683318, 33.688876)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $36.58
Round trip
$73.16
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.58 $73.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.14 $82.28
Premium $4.63 $44.68 $89.36
Diesel $5.42 $52.31 $104.62

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 Pinson and Mobile. The current time is 23:32:11.

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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.